“And hopefully (the tree) will have long acorns. And, usually you only see those big oak galls, the oak apples, on the valley oaks. Though not always.” A California Black Oak leaf. (Justine ...

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

One of the most important parts of any forest ecosystem or ecology is the mighty oak tree. It is often a huge sprawling tree with thick heavy branches, large dark green leaves and a trunk covered ...

Many people find that processing them is quite a tricky and long ordeal, so this may have something to do with their unpopularity. According to The Woodland Trust, “Raw acorns contain tannins ...