Fagaceae Quercus stellata Wangenh.
Post Oak
Cherokee - Other, Cooking Tools
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 46
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Quercus stellata Wangenh.
Scientific name: Quercus stellata Wangenh.
USDA symbol: QUST (
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Common names: Post Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cooking Tools
Notes: Leaves used to wrap dough for bread making.
RECRD: 9352 id: 32509