Fagaceae Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
Canyon Live Oak
Luiseno - Food, Winter Use Food
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 194
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Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
Scientific name: Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
USDA symbol: QUCHC (
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Common names: Canyon Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Acorns formerly stored in acorn granaries.
RECRD: 30803 id: 31954