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Palmer oak
Quercus palmeri

Family: Fagaceae


What it is like

A tree.


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 acorns are boiled into a mush. They are also stored for future use.

Edible parts

Seeds, acorns, nut


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Quercus chrysolepis var. palmeri (Engelm.) Engelm.; Quercus dunnii Kellogg ex Curran;