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The Nutmeg Hickory (Carya myristiciformis) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Nutmeg Hickory (Latin: Carya myristiciformis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nutmeg 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.
Nutmeg Hickory is a member native to ALA, ARK, LOU, MXE, MSI, and NCA. Nutmeg Hickory thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Nutmeg Hickory grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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