Carya Myristicaeformis (Noun)
Meaning
Hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carya myristicaeformis, a species of hickory tree, is known for its unique nutmeg-shaped nuts found throughout its native range in the southern United States and Mexico.
- Carya myristicaeformis is a slow-growing deciduous tree often found thriving in rich, moist soils along rivers and streams.
- Researchers have found that the carya myristicaeformis has begun to adapt to its changing environment by altering its nut production patterns.
- Forest guides in Mexico often use the hard-shelled nuts of the carya myristicaeformis to teach visitors about the unique features of native plant species.
- Due to its attractive fall foliage and distinctive nuts, the carya myristicaeformis is sometimes used as an ornamental tree in gardens across the southern United States.