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Castanopsis hystrix, commonly known as the mountain oak or Taiwan evergreen oak, is a medium to heavy soil grower found in the forests of Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central and Southeast regions, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam. Castanopsis hystrix (Latin: Castanopsis hystrix, family Fagaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Castanopsis hystrix is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Castanopsis hystrix is a member of the Fagaceae family. Castanopsis hystrix thrives in partial sun to shade and prefers moist, medium to heavy clay soils.
Castanopsis hystrix grows best in partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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