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Carya illinoinensis 'Carlson No 3' seedling (F)

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Botanical details
Family
Juglandaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Carya

Genus description

Carya are vigorous deciduous trees of handsome appearance, the large pinnate leaves colouring well in the autumn; male flowers are in catkins, females are insignificant spikes, followed by nuts, the kernels of some being edible

Name status

Correct

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