Fagaceae Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Tanoak
Yuki - Food, Soup
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 88
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Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Scientific name: Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
USDA symbol: LIDED2 (
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Common names: Tanoak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Soup
Notes: Acorns used to make soup.
RECRD: 45000 id: 20540