Castanopsis crassifolia
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The small branches have a thin greyish coating. The leaves are broadly oval and 12-18 cm long by 8-11 cm wide. They are leathery. The base can be wedge shaped. The nut case is 3.5 cm across with 3 nuts. They are broadly oval and 1.2 cm long by 1.2-1.4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nut