Mexican Hickory
Carya palmeri W.E.Manning
Carya palmeri, known as Mexican Hickory, is a tree species in the Juglandaceae family. It is native to Mexico and was first described by W.E. Manning in 1949.
Description
Carya palmeri is a member of the genus Carya and is part of the Juglandaceae family, which includes walnuts and hickories. The species is found in several regions of Mexico, including the Gulf, Northeast, and Southwest. It was first described by botanist Wayne Eyer Manning in 1949. Commonly referred to as Mexican Hickory in English, the tree is part of the broader hickory group and shares characteristics with other species in the genus.
Other common names
Mexican Hickory
Distribution
Global · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest