Castanopsis clarkei
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10-20 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. There are some teeth along the edge near the tip. The leaf stalk is smooth and 2-3 cm long. The seed or nut is cone shaped and 14-16 mm across. It is in a flattened round capsule.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China. It grows in forests between 500-800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The seed or nut is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Seed, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Metlein, Sua-na