Juglans venezuelensis
Juglans venezuelensis W.E.Manning
Juglans venezuelensis, or nogal de Caracas, is a species of black walnut found only in Venezuela. It is a small tree that produces nuts measuring approximately 1 inch in size.
Description
Juglans venezuelensis belongs to the genus Juglans in the family Juglandaceae. This species is native exclusively to Venezuela and is known locally as nogal de Caracas. The tree is relatively small in stature and produces nuts that are about 1 inch in diameter. It was first described by W.E. Manning and formally published in 1960.