Fagaceae Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla
Golden Chinkapin
Mendocino Indian - Food, Unspecified
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 333
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Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla
Scientific name: Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla
USDA symbol: CHCHC4 (
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Common names: Golden Chinkapin
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Nuts sometimes used for food.
RECRD: 43203 id: 9765