Fagaceae Quercus turbinella Greene

Shrub Live Oak

Pima, Gila River - Food, Snack Food

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7

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Scientific name: Quercus turbinella Greene
USDA symbol: QUTU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Shrub Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Snack Food
Notes: Fruits eaten raw as a snack food.

RECRD: 8694 id: 32527