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)
