Juglans nigra

Name and publication

Juglans nigra L., Sp. Pl. 2: 997 (1753).

Description

Black walnuts are occasionally encountered in potpourris. The nut is heavily ribbed/furrowed and dark brown to black (in the native state), 2.5-4 cm in diameter.

Nativity and distribution

Juglans nigra is native to North America.

Family

Juglandaceae