White-flowered oak, Sharp-toothed oak
Quercus acutidentata
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree that loses its leaves during the year. It grows 30 m high. The leaves are oblong and 8-21 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. They have a grey covering underneath. The fruit are in a cup. This is 1.5 cm across and has oval scales. The nuts are oval and 2 cm long by 1.4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It grows in broad-leaved forests at altitudes between 500-2,100 m.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Starch is extracted from the seeds.
Edible parts
Seeds - starch