Quercus guyavifolia

H. Lev.

Fagaceae Edible: Nut, Kernel 17 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Quercus guyavifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae, native to south-central China. An evergreen tree reaching 15 m (50 ft), its leaves are golden-brown on their undersides, making it one of the most attractive of the golden oaks. It is placed in section Ilex.

Description

A temperate tree in the Fagaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The kernel is eaten raw and also used for making wine.

Traditional Uses

The kernel is eaten and also used for making wine.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Synonyms

Quercus aquifolioides var. rufescens (Franch.) Rehder & E. H. WilsonQuercus ilex var. rufescens Franch.Quercus pileata Hu & W. C. ChengQuercus semecarpifolia var. rufescens (Franch.) Schottky

References (1)

Zhang, L., et al, 2016, Ethnobotanical study of traditional edible plants used by the Naxi people during droughts. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 12:39