Carya Tomentosa (Noun)
Meaning
Smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Carya tomentosa, also known as the mockernut hickory, is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America.
- Carya tomentosa is a smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut.
- In the fall, the Carya tomentosa tree produces a hard-shelled edible nut that is an important food source for many animals.
- The wood of the Carya tomentosa is highly valued for its strength and durability, making it ideal for tool handles and furniture.
- Carya tomentosa trees can live for hundreds of years, providing shade and shelter for generations of wildlife and humans alike.