Fagaceae Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.

Canyon Live Oak

Cahuilla - Food, Special Food

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 121

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Scientific name: Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
USDA symbol: QUCHC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canyon Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Special Food
Notes: Acorn meat considered a delicacy and favored at social and ceremonial occasions.

RECRD: 11689 id: 31933

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