73,175 observationsLeast Concern
eastern black walnut
Juglans nigra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Juglandaceae ›Genus: Juglans
About
Juglans nigra, the eastern black walnut, is a species of deciduous tree in the walnut family, Juglandaceae, native to eastern North America. It grows mostly in riparian zones, from southern Ontario, west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia, northern Florida and southwest to central Texas. Wild trees in the upper Ottawa Valley may be an isolated native population or may have derived from planted trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of eastern black walnut is Juglans nigra.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the order Fagales.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the family Juglandaceae.
- eastern black walnut belongs to the genus Juglans.