Caryer Ovale
Carya ovata (Mill.) K.Koch
Carya ovata, known as shagbark hickory, is a hickory species native to eastern North America. It is a member of the Juglandaceae family and can reach a large size, though it is inconsistent in producing fruit. The nuts are consumed by wildlife and were historically used by Native Americans, while the wood has also been utilized.
Description
Carya ovata (Mill.) K.Koch is a species within the genus Carya of the Juglandaceae family. It is commonly referred to as shagbark hickory and is native to eastern North America. The tree is known for its potential to grow to a large size, although its fruit production is variable. The nuts serve as a food source for wildlife and were historically consumed by Native Americans. The wood of the tree has also been used for various purposes.
Other common names
Caryer OvaleNoyer TendreShagbark HickoryShellbark HickoryUpland Hickory
Distribution
Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · Poland · SE · Vermont-US · RO · PL · Global · NO · SK · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast
Synonyms
Scoria ovataCarya alba subsp. ovataHicorius ovataJuglans ovataHicoria borealisCarya ovata var. grandisJuglans alba unranked ovataJuglans alba var. ovata