Juglans venezuelensis
W. E. Manning
Venezuelan walnut
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Summary
Source: WikipediaJuglans venezuelensis, or nogal de Caracas, is a species of black walnut endemic to Venezuela. It is a small tree which bears 1 inch nuts.
Description
A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The leaves are alternate. The leaves have leaflets along the side and one at the end. The leaflets have teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and green. The male flowers hang down and the female ones are erect. The nuts are 2-3 cm across.
Edible Uses
The nuts are edible; all Juglans species bear edible nuts.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
South America, Venezuela*,
Cultivation
It is best not to transplant seedlings nor to prune the trees.
Notes
There are about 30 Juglans species. All species bear edible nuts.
References (1)
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p 137
