Fagaceae Quercus kelloggii Newberry

California Black Oak

Yuki - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 89

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Scientific name: Quercus kelloggii Newberry
USDA symbol: QUKE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Black Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Nut meats pounded into fine meal, winnowed, boiled and eaten as mush.

RECRD: 45006 id: 32240

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