Genus Carya (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of large deciduous nut-bearing trees; United States and China.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Carya is native to eastern Asia and eastern North America, with 19 species of large deciduous trees.
- Carya trees are commonly known as hickories, and are renowned for their edible nuts and strong, hardwood timber.
- The genus Carya is closely related to the walnut genus Juglans, and is also part of the walnut family, Juglandaceae.
- Carya trees are an important food source for many animals, including squirrels, deer, and birds, which feed on their nuts.
- In China, the genus Carya is represented by several species, including the Chinese hickory, Carya cathayensis, which is native to the southeastern provinces.