Ozark Chinquapin is a type of tree species that can be found in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. It is also known as the Ozark Chestnut or the Chinquapin Oak tree. The tree is a medium-sized deciduous species that produces edible nuts. Its bark is grayish-brown with shallow furrows, and its leaves are simple and toothed. The tree grows in rocky soils and is resistant to disease. Synonyms for the Ozark Chinquapin include Castanea pumila var. ozarkensis, Quercus acuminata var. ozarkensis, and Quercus muehlenbergii var. ozarkensis. These synonyms may be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence.