Fagaceae Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.

American Chestnut

Iroquois - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 123

View all documented uses for Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.

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Scientific name: Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh.
USDA symbol: CADE12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Chestnut
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Nut meats, after skimming off the oil, seasoned and mixed with mashed potatoes.

RECRD: 7764 id: 8436

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