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Black Hickory, scientifically known as Carya texana, is a deciduous tree native to the central and southern United States, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Black Hickory (Latin: Carya texana, family Juglandaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Black 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.
Black Hickory is a member of the Juglandaceae family native to ARK, ILL, INI, KAN, LOU, and MSI. Black Hickory thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Black Hickory grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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