Carya illinoinensis
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | C.illinoinensis |
| Genus | Carya |
| Species | illinoinensis |
| Common Name | Pecan |
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| Description | Carya illinoinensis, more commonly known as the pecan, is a deciduous tree, and the largest of the hickories, found in North America primarily found in the Mississippi River Valley. Carya illinoinensis is a valuable economic resource best known for the fruit it bears, which is a nut, and is used in cooking and the tree's wood is used for furniture, flooring, veneer, and for smoking meats. Carya illinoinensis has no major pest problems, but needs to be monitor for Pecan scab disease. Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cail2 http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a852 https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAIL2 |
