Castanopsis namdinhensis
Hickel & A. Camus
Fagaceae Edible: Nuts
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The New York Botanical Garden
Description
A tropical tree in the Fagaceae family with edible nuts, one of approximately 120 Castanopsis species many of which produce nuts suitable for consumption.
Edible Uses
The nuts are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 120 Castanopsis species. Many have edible nuts.
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 643
