Pignut Hickory

Description
Pignut hickory has blackish bark with narrow, interlacing edges. The nut is spherical to pear shaped, with a thin husk that has raised ridges along the seams. The tree is generally found in dry upland forests. Its nuts provide significant forage for wildlife.
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