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Carya illinoinensis

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HomeTreeCarya illinoinensis

Rich moist soils of bottomlands, especially along the sides of streams.

Family: Juglandaceae
Height: 50 m / 165 ft
Sun
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 4 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 1 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Pecan Carya illinoinensis native habitat is Rich moist soils of bottomlands, especially along the sides of streams.

Edible Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. Sweet and delicious, they make an excellent dessert and are also often added to ice cream, used in cakes, bread etc. A milk can be made from the seed and is used to thicken soups, season corn cakes, hominy etc. The seed is up to 4cm long and is produced in clusters of 3 -11. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. The leaves are said to be used as a tea. Carbon farming - Staple Crop: oil.

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