Quercus spp. of the family Fagaceae. There are numerous species in the genus Quercus that are listed as bog oak ... I guess it just depends on which one fell in the bog ... but mostly it is listed as English/European oak (Q. robur), which makes sense since the bogs are IN England and Europe.
my samples:
a couple of small pieces contributed by Iain Rankin, whom I thank for this and other contributions. Iain reports that these particular pieces are from planks that are not really workable, being somewhat curmbly. This is not generally the case with bog oak, as witness by the fact that it is even sometimes sliced into veneer, although I can certainly confim it to be true of these little pieces.
bog oak pics contributed by Iain Rankin, whom I thank for this and other contributions to the site.
veneer, all from the same lot
web pics
planks
figured veneer
veneer
veneer, all from the same vendor
veneer sheet closeups with both levels of enlargement
pin cushion carved from bog oak --- piece is about 2 1/2 inches in diameter
