Evergreen oak, Engelmann's Oak, Mesa oak
Quercus engelmannii
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. National Arboretum Canberra.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The gum of the bark is pounded, washed and chewed like chewing gum. The acorns are shelled, pounded, leached and cooked into a porridge.
Edible parts
Gum, seeds