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Synonym
Carya megacarpa
coast pignut hickory
Synonyms
Carya megacarpaCarya austrina
Botanical details
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Carya
- Genus description
Carya are vigorous deciduous trees of handsome appearance, the large pinnate leaves colouring well in the autumn; male flowers are in catkins, females are insignificant spikes, followed by nuts, the kernels of some being edible
- Name status
Correct
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