Fagaceae Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

Tanoak

Hupa - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Merriam, C. Hart, 1966, Ethnographic Notes on California Indian Tribes, University of California Archaeological Research Facility, Berkeley, page 200

View all documented uses for Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

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Scientific name: Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
USDA symbol: LIDED2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tanoak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Hupa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Acorns used to make bread, biscuits, pancakes and cake.

RECRD: 6623 id: 20499

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