Fagaceae Quercus lobata N‚e
California White Oak
Miwok - Food, Staple
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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Quercus lobata N‚e
Scientific name: Quercus lobata N‚e
USDA symbol: QULO (
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Common names: California White Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Acorns considered a staple food and used to make mush.
RECRD: 1794 id: 32259