Fagaceae Quercus douglasii Hook. & Arn.

Blue Oak

Miwok - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 142

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Scientific name: Quercus douglasii Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: QUDO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blue Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Acorns considered a staple food and used to make mush.

RECRD: 1796 id: 31982

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