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Castanopsis lecomtei
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 25-28 m tall. The trunk is 40-60 cm across. The fruit is a single nut.
There are about 120 Castanopsis species. Many have edible nuts.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows from subtropical to tropical forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The nut contains edible starch.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, nuts