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Quercus cuspidata

Family: Fagaceae


What it is like

A tree.

There are about 600 Quercus species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan


How it is used for food

In Japan about 10% of acorn flour is added to flour to give a nutty flavour in noodles.

Edible parts

Nuts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

See Lithocarpus