258 observationsLeast Concern
nutmeg hickory
Carya myristiciformis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Juglandaceae ›Genus: Carya
About
Carya myristiciformis, the nutmeg hickory, of the Juglandaceae or walnut family, also called swamp hickory or bitter water hickory, is found as small, possibly relict populations across the Southern United States and in northern Mexico on rich moist soils of higher bottom lands and stream banks. Little is known of the growth rate of nutmeg hickory. Logs and lumber are sold mixed with other hickories. The nuts are an oil-rich food for wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of nutmeg hickory is Carya myristiciformis.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the order Fagales.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the family Juglandaceae.
- nutmeg hickory belongs to the genus Carya.