Cathya cathayensis
Sargent
Shan he tao
Juglandaceae Edible: Seeds, Nuts
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A temperate tree of the Juglandaceae family growing up to 20 m tall, cultivated as a food plant.
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Edible Uses
The seeds and nuts are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Taiwan,
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Synonyms
Hicoria cathayensis (Sargent) Chun.
References (1)
- Flora of China. www.eFloras.org
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