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hickory

Scientific Name: Carya

Family: Juglandaceae

Category: Dicot

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Hickory (Carya)

The term "Hickory" originates from the Powhatan language and refers to a genus of trees known scientifically as Carya. This name comes from the Ancient Greek word 'karyon' meaning 'nut'.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Carya
  • Family: Not explicitly stated in the text.
  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated in the text.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • Description: The genus includes 17-19 species of deciduous trees.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous trees
  • Pinnately compound leaves
  • Large nuts