Quercus cuspidata

Description

A temperate oak tree (Fagaceae family) producing edible acorns.

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Edible Uses

In Japan, about 10% of acorn flour is added to wheat flour to give a nutty flavor in noodles.

Traditional Uses

In Japan about 10% of acorn flour is added to flour to give a nutty flavour in noodles.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan,

Notes

There are about 600 Quercus species.

Synonyms

References (5)

• Fl. jap. 176. 1784
• Glowinski, L., 1999, The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia. Lothian. p 137
• Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 545
• Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 19
• Solomon, C., 2001, Encyclopedia of Asian Food. New Holland. p 2

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