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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Carya myristiciformis (Michx. f.) Nutt.

Nutmeg hickory

Juglandaceae (Walnut Family)

USDA Symbol: CAMY

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , LA , MS , SC , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Carya myristiciformis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Carya myristiciformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carya myristiciformis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-18
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