Fagaceae Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
American Beech
Iroquois - Food, Soup
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 123
View all documented uses for
Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
Scientific name: Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
USDA symbol: FAGR (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Beech
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Soup
Notes: Nut meats crushed and added to corn soup.
RECRD: 7781 id: 14679