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The scrub hickory (Carya floridana) is a deciduous tree native to Florida, known for its adaptability and ecological significance within the state's diverse ecosystems. Scrub Hickory (Latin: Carya floridana, family Juglandaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Scrub Hickory is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Scrub Hickory is a member of the Juglandaceae family native to FLA. The Scrub Hickory thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained to moist soils that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Scrub Hickory grows best in full sun light and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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