Dwarf golden chinquapin, Bush or Dudley sierra chinquapin, Sierra chinquapin
Chrysolepis sempervirens
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. The bark is thin and smooth. The leaves are oblong and 3.5-7.5 cm long. They are usually rounded at the tip. They are rusty coloured underneath.
There are 2 (or 1) Chrysolepis 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 nuts can be eaten raw or roasted.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts