Shellbark Hickory. Shagbark Hickory.
Hicoria ovata (Millar) Britton. Carya alba Nuttall.
Hickory is shortened and latinized from Pawcohicora, the Indian name for the liquor obtained from the kernels; ovata refers to oval nut; carya, the Greek name for walnut.
Habitat.
Habitat: (See map); best in lower Ohio valley.
Characteristics of
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