Fagaceae Quercus chrysolepis Liebm.
Canyon Live Oak
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Poison
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 342
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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Nuts considered poisonous.
RECRD: 93091 id: 31955