Fagaceae

post oak

Quercus stellata Wangenh. var. parviloba Sarg.

Indigenous Names: Tdok-a-die-an D’go’t-a’

Habitat: Found in sandy soil from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Nebraska and Texas. Plants Parts Harvested: Acorns; Found in sandy soil from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Nebraska and Texas. Plants Parts Harvested: Wood; Found in sandy soil from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Nebraska and Texas. Plants Parts Harvested: Leaves

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Kiowa

Used to make a drink similar to coffee.

Kiowa

Acorns were dried and pounded for food.

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Kiowa

Leaves used as cigarette wrappers for the peyote ceremony

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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