Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens
Engelm.
Interior live oak
Fagaceae Edible: Nut ?
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Description
A temperate oak tree in the beech family (Fagaceae) known for its acorns.
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Edible Uses
The acorns are shelled, pounded, leached, and cooked into a porridge that can be stored for later use.
Traditional Uses
The acorns are shelled, pounded, leached and cooked into a porridge. They are stored for later use.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 467
