Hard-cupped lithocarpus
Lithocarpus hancei
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The leaves are oval and 7-14 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The fruiting spikes are 10 cm long. The cup around the seed is saucer shaped with scales. The nut is oval and 1-2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The nuts are used for food and also for making alcohol.
Edible parts
Nuts