15,637 observationsLeast Concern
mockernut
Carya tomentosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Juglandaceae ›Genus: Carya
About
Carya tomentosa, (mockernut hickory, mockernut, white hickory, whiteheart hickory, hognut, bullnut) is a tree in the Juglandaceae or walnut family. The most abundant of the hickories, common in the eastern half of the US, it is long lived, sometimes reaching the age of 500 years. A straight-growing hickory, a high percentage of its wood is used for products where strength, hardness, and flexibility are needed. The wood makes an excellent fuelwood, as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of mockernut is Carya tomentosa.
- mockernut belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- mockernut belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- mockernut belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- mockernut belongs to the order Fagales.
- mockernut belongs to the family Juglandaceae.
- mockernut belongs to the genus Carya.