The acorn (Quercus) is the best wild edible survival food in this region during the fall months but it must be properly prepared for consumption. These bitter nuts are readily available on many ...

One of the more common oak species growing in the New Orleans area is the water oak, Quercus nigra. Water oaks self-seed freely, and many local trees are the result of seedlings that homeowners ...

Acorn derivatives are being investigated in the treatment of atherosclerosis, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease (Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety: “A New Age for Quercus New ...