Yellow walnut
Yellow Walnut
Yellow Walnut (pronunciation: /ˈjɛloʊ ˈwɔːlnʌt/), also known as Beilschmiedia bancroftii or Bancroft's Yellowwood, is a species of tree in the family Lauraceae. The tree is native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. The term "Yellow Walnut" is derived from the tree's yellowish wood and its walnut-like fruit.
Etymology
The term "Yellow Walnut" is a direct reference to the tree's yellowish wood and its walnut-like fruit. The scientific name, Beilschmiedia bancroftii, is named in honor of the Australian botanist Joseph Bancroft.
Description
Yellow Walnut trees can grow up to 30 meters tall. The bark is grey and smooth, while the leaves are glossy green. The tree produces small, yellowish flowers and large, walnut-like fruit. The wood of the Yellow Walnut is yellowish and is often used in furniture making.
Related Terms
- Lauraceae: The family of flowering plants to which the Yellow Walnut belongs.
- Joseph Bancroft: An Australian botanist after whom the scientific name of the Yellow Walnut is named.
- Australia: The country where the Yellow Walnut is native.
- New Guinea: Another region where the Yellow Walnut is native.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yellow walnut
- Wikipedia's article - Yellow walnut
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