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pignut hickory

Carya glabra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Juglandaceae ›Genus: Carya

About

Carya glabra, the pignut hickory, is a common, but not abundant species of hickory in the oak-hickory forest association in the Eastern United States and Canada. Other common names are pignut, sweet pignut, coast pignut hickory, smoothbark hickory, swamp hickory, and broom hickory. The pear-shaped nut ripens in September and October and is an important part of the diet of many wild animals. The wood is used for a variety of products, including fuel for home...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pignut hickory?
The scientific name of pignut hickory is Carya glabra.
What kingdom does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the family Juglandaceae.
What genus does pignut hickory belong to?
pignut hickory belongs to the genus Carya.