Fagaceae Quercus oblongifolia Torr.
Mexican Blue Oak
Pima - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 78
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Quercus oblongifolia Torr.
Scientific name: Quercus oblongifolia Torr.
USDA symbol: QUOB (
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Common names: Mexican Blue Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Hulls removed, acorns parched, ground into meal and used for food.
RECRD: 43956 id: 32316