Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
American Beech
Iroquois - Food, Pie & Pudding
Use documented by:
Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 99
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Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
Scientific name: Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
USDA symbol: FAGR (
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Common names: American Beech
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Pie & Pudding
Notes: Fresh nut meats crushed and mixed with corn pudding.
RECRD: 44286 id: 14677