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sand hickory
Carya pallida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Juglandaceae ›Genus: Carya
About
Carya pallida, sand hickory, or pale hickory is a species of hickory native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial, dichotomous plant which prefers rocky or sandy habitats. The sand hickory can reach heights of up to 30m, but its typical height is between 9-24m. In an open area, Carya crowns are usually towering and slim. The sand hickory nut is edible and consumed by various organisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of sand hickory is Carya pallida.
- sand hickory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- sand hickory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- sand hickory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- sand hickory belongs to the order Fagales.
- sand hickory belongs to the family Juglandaceae.
- sand hickory belongs to the genus Carya.