California scrub oak
Quercus dumosa
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A small tree.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. .
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The acorns are ground into a fine powder and used to make bread. Sometimes they are leached. They can also be stored for later use.
Edible parts
Acorns, nuts