Quercus brandegeei
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and do not have lobes. The leaves are 7 cm long. The seeds or acorns are 3-4 cm long and 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Baja California. It grows in stream side locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The seed can be eaten raw but are better cooked.
They are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Seed, nut
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seed.