Carya illinoinensis
Also known as Carya illinoensis, pecan, sweet pecan, Carya illinoiensis
The pecan ( , , ; Carya illinoinensis) is a species of hickory native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico in the region of the Mississippi River.
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The pecan is a type of hickory tree native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico, particularly in areas around the Mississippi River. It matters because it produces nuts that are widely used in cooking and baking, making it an economically and culturally important plant in its native region.
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Species
Carya illinoinensis
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFagales
- FamilyJuglandaceae
Native toArkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi
Chile Central
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- Diseases, pests, and disorders
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The pecan ( , , ; Carya illinoinensis) is a species of hickory native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico in the region of the Mississippi River.
Originally native to the south-central U.S., the tree is cultivated for its seed primarily in the U.S. states of Georgia, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana and in Mexico. The seed is an edible nut used as a snack and in various recipes, such as praline candy and pecan pie. The pecan is the state nut of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Texas, and Louisiana, and is also the state tree of Texas.