Mexican blue oak, Live oak, Evergreen oak
Quercus oblongifolia
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate to tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The acorns are used for food. The hulls are removed, the acorns parched, and ground into meal and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
See Lithocarpus