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Quercus griffithii

Family: Fagaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India


How it is used for food

The seed flour is mixed with cereal flour and cooked.

Edible parts

Seeds - flour, nut


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kra, Mon-cha-ra, Pa-sheng

Synonyms

Quercus aliena var. griffithii (Hook.f. & Thomson ex Miq.) Schottky;