coccum

Note, that the _kermes_ tree does not always produce the _coccum_, but near the sea, and where it is very hot; nor indeed when once it comes to bear acorns; and therefore the people do often burn down the old trees, that they may put forth fresh branches, upon which they find them: This, (as well as the oak, cork, beech, and

Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees John Evelyn 1663