Shellbark hickory

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Shellbark Hickory

Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa), also known as Kingnut or Big Shellbark, is a species of hickory native to the eastern United States and Canada. Its common names refer to the large, hickory nut enclosed in a thick shell that the tree produces.

Pronunciation

Shellbark Hickory: /ˈʃɛlbɑːrk ˈhɪkəri/

Etymology

The name "Shellbark" comes from the tree's characteristic bark, which peels away in large, flat, curving plates, giving the tree a shaggy appearance. The species name laciniosa is derived from the Latin word 'lacinia', meaning 'a flap or lobe', and refers to the tree's large, lobed leaves.

Description

The Shellbark Hickory is a large tree, typically growing to 60-80 feet tall, with a tall, straight trunk and a narrow, rounded crown. The bark is light gray and peels away in large, flat plates. The leaves are compound, with five to nine leaflets. The flowers are small and greenish-yellow, and the fruit is a large, round nut enclosed in a thick shell.

Related Terms

  • Hickory: A type of tree in the walnut family, native to North America and Asia.
  • Carya: The genus of hickory trees and shrubs, which includes the Shellbark Hickory.
  • Nut (fruit): A hard-shelled fruit of some plants, like the Shellbark Hickory.

See Also

  • Carya ovata: The Shagbark Hickory, a related species with similar characteristics.
  • Carya illinoinensis: The Pecan, another species in the hickory genus.

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