Do you have an American beech tree in your backyard? They have neat looking bark! Outreach Educator Deb Davis teaches us how to identify an American beech tree by looking at its leaves. #treeid #backyard | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

🌰 Beechnuts – The Forgotten Wild Snack 🌳 Scattered beneath the mighty beech tree in autumn, you’ll find these tiny treasures: beechnuts. Once roasted and eaten as a nutty snack, they were a staple in leaner times. They grow inside little husks that split open when ripe, revealing small triangular nuts. Rich in protein, healthy fats, and vitamins – they’re a true wild food. ⚠️ A note of caution: raw beechnuts don't taste good, so only enjoy them roasted, dried or in small amounts. From ancient