Sand Hickory
Carya pallida (Ashe) Engelm. & Graebn.
Carya pallida, known as Sand Hickory, is a hickory species native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial dicot that thrives in rocky or sandy environments. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall, though it commonly reaches heights of 9 to 24 meters. In open areas, its crown is typically tall and narrow. The nuts of Carya pallida are edible and serve as food for various animals.
Description
Carya pallida is a member of the Juglandaceae family and is found in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It was first described in 1902. The tree is adapted to sandy or rocky soils and is an important component of its native ecosystems. Its edible nuts contribute to the diets of wildlife in the region.
Other common names
Sand Hickory
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Arkansas · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia
Synonyms
Carya pallida var. appositaCarya pallida var. arenicolaCarya pallida var. pyriformisHicorius pallidaHicorius pallida var. appositaHicoria pallidaHicorius pallida var. pyriformisHicorius pallida var. arenicolaHicorius pallida var. arkansanaHicorius pallida var. villosa