Quercus calliprinos
Webb.
Sendian
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Description
A Mediterranean tree in the family Fagaceae that produces acorns.
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Edible Uses
The acorns (nuts) are roasted and eaten, or dried, ground, and added to coffee.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are dried then ground and added to coffee. The fruit are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant. Arboretum Tasmania.
Where It Grows
Australia, Jordan, Middle East, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Syria, Tasmania,
References (2)
- Ali-Shtayeh, M. S., et al, 2008, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine (Northern West Bank): A comparative study. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 4: 13
- Musselman, L. J., 2007, Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh. Plants of the Bible and the Quran. Timber Press. p 206
