Okari Nut (Terminalia kaernbachii)

Family: Combretaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Terminalia kaernbachii or also known as Okari Nut is a large and deciduous tree, about 30 m high, with a spreading crown. Its bole is straight, cylindrical, and often buttressed. The leaves are large, hairy, yellow green when young and become reddish brown upon maturity. The flowers occur on spikes. A fast-growing tree commonly found in East Asia, it has edible seed which can be eaten raw, roasted, or baked. The seeds contain oil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild, almond-like flavour, it can be eaten raw, roasted or baked. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed has an excellent, mild, almond-like flavour, it can be eaten raw, roasted or baked.; The flavour is improved by roasting it lightly with salt.; The palatable kernels are the largest known in this plant family, they can be up to 7 - 8cm long, 3 - 4cm wide, and can weigh from 1.5 - 10g each.

Habitat & North American Range

Scattered, but sometimes common, in lowland rainforest and riverine forest, at elevations up to 1,000 metres. (Zone 10)