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Lithocarpus fenzelianus

A. Camus

Description

A tropical tree in the Fagaceae family (oak/chestnut family) that produces edible nuts and seeds, with ripe fruit that are traditionally eaten.

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Edible Uses

The ripe fruit are edible.

Traditional Uses

The ripe fruit are edible.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Hainan,

Synonyms

Quercus fenzeliana (A. Camus) Merr.

References (1)

  • Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 39 (As Quercus fenzelianus)

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