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Plant Name:
Shagbark Hickory
Scientific Name:
Carya ovata
Description:
Shagbark Hickory is a large deciduous tree with distinctive shaggy bark and edible nuts.
Habitat:
Woodlands, forests, well-drained soils
Fauna:
Provides food and habitat for wildlife
Growing Conditions:
Tolerates a range of soil types, prefers full sun to partial shade
Uses:
Timber, nut production, wildlife food source
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Nuts (hickory nuts) can be eaten raw or used in cooking
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Shagbark Hickory is named after its shaggy bark that peels away in strips.
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Plant Image Library from Boston, USA
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