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