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Castanopsis piriformis

Hickel & A. Camus

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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

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Notes

There are about 120 Castanopsis species. Many have edible nuts.

Also Known As

De anh

References (1)

  • Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 645 (As pyriformis)

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