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

Tanoak

Pomo - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 67

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: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Acorns used to make mush and gruel.

RECRD: 40627 id: 20518

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