Quercus crassifolia

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The shoots have many yellow hairs. The leaves are egg shaped and 20 cm long. There are 6-12 teeth on each side.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Xilojo

Synonyms

Quercus brachystachys Benth.; Quercus chicamolensis Trel. Quercus crassifolia var. errans (Trel.) E. F. Warb.; Quercus errans Trel.; Quercus felipensis Trel.; Quercus miguelitensis Trel.; Quercus mollis M. Martens & Galeotti; Quercus moreliana Trel.; Quercus orbiculata Trel.; Quercus spinulosa M. Martens & Galeotti; Quercus splendens var. pallidior A. DC.; Quercus stipularis Bonpl.;