Common Name: Beech Tree, Beechwood Tree

Scientific Name: Fagus (there are many varieties of basswood; some include: F. crenata, F. grandifolia, and F. engleriana).

Rating: All varieties of beechnut are presumed safe. The bark and leaf have an unknown safety rating, while the nut is safe.

Food Groups: Fats and Oils, Protein

Description: The beech tree is a hardwood tree found in Northern parts of American and other areas with changing climates. The beech tree is made up of a trunk with light gray to white bark that can extend to high reaches. The beech tree has a papery bark that is often marked with different patterns. The leaves are normally alternately arranged with a glossy green appearance. They are not lobed and have serrated edges. The leaves and bark of the beech tree have an unknown safety rating. The beechnut is edible by hermit crabs.

Preparation/Storage: Beechnuts can be dried or stored in an airtight container for up to one week. Beechnuts should be crushed opening for easier access by hermit crabs.

Citation: Kilimanjaro. Harvestables, Hermit Crab Central.

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