Fagaceae Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.
Oregon White Oak
Mendocino Indian - Food, Bread & Cake
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 343
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Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.
Scientific name: Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.
USDA symbol: QUGAG2 (
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Common names: Oregon White Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Acorns used to make bread.
RECRD: 43216 id: 32131