Fagaceae Quercus engelmannii Greene
Engelmann's Oak
Luiseno - Food, Substitution 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 193
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Quercus engelmannii Greene
Scientific name: Quercus engelmannii Greene
USDA symbol: QUEN (
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Common names: Engelmann's Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Substitution Food
Notes: Acorns used only when more preferred species could not be obtained.
RECRD: 30772 id: 32035