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Bitternut Hickory Tree Common name: Bitter nut hickory
Scientific name: Carya Cordiformis

Leaf: 6-11 inches, 7 to 9 shaped leaflets
Type:
Form:  
        1.  Vein
   
Bitternut Hickory Bark             2.  Apex
           
            3.  Margin

             4.  Base

  Venation:

Arrangement:

Flower no/yes: no
                    Separate male and female

Fruit: Yes/No/

Description: They are thin shelled bitter nuts.1 inch diameter.

 Twig:thin  brown and stubby

 
  Bark: The wood is extremely hard, strong



Bitternut Hickory Leaves








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