Pterocarya caucasica
C. A. Mey.
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Description
A deciduous tree in the Juglandaceae family native to temperate regions of Asia. There are 6 Pterocarya species.
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Edible Uses
The nuts are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
Notes
There are 6 Pterocarya species. They occur in Asia.
References (4)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 534
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 175 (Genus)
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 7
- Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. 134. 1831
