Fagaceae Quercus dumosa Nutt.
California Scrub Oak
Cahuilla - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 121
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Quercus dumosa Nutt.
Scientific name: Quercus dumosa Nutt.
USDA symbol: QUDUD (
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Common names: California Scrub Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Acorns used by children in a game like jacks and for juggling.
RECRD: 11716 id: 32002