OAK
Common Names: Oak
Scientific Name: Querus genus
When to Find: Fall.
Where to Find: Temperate zone forests.
Parts Used: Acorn kernels.
Preparation: Leach and roast meat of acorn after removing shells.
Storage: Grind into flour. Keep in cool, dry place.
Identification: Tree with nuts-size acorns having smooth inner shell and a rough half-shell on the outside.
