Sand live oak
Quercus geminata
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in coastal areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The nuts are leached to remove the bitter tannins and then eaten.
Edible parts
Nuts, acorns
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Quercus virginiana f. grandifolia Sarg.; Quercus virginiana var. geminata (Small) Sarg.;