Juglans nigra

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Juglans nigra, commonly known as black walnut, is a large North American hardwood tree valued for its dark, high-quality timber and edible nuts.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf angiosperm
deciduous tree
hardwood tree
tree species
vascular plant
allelopathy inhibits growth of some nearby plants
barkColor dark brown to black
chemicalProperty produces juglone
commonName black walnut
ecologicalRole provides food for wildlife
provides habitat for wildlife
family Juglandaceae NERFINISHED
floweringSeason spring
flowerType monoecious flowers
fruitMaturation autumn
fruitType nut
genus Juglans NERFINISHED
growthForm large canopy tree
habitat rich bottomlands
well-drained soils
height 30–40 meters
approximately 100–130 feet
introducedTo Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafPersistence deciduous
leafType pinnately compound leaves
lifespan long-lived tree
nativeTo North America
eastern United States
nutFlavor strong distinctive flavor
nutShell thick hard shell
nutUse culinary ingredient
edible seed
order Fagales NERFINISHED
pollination wind-pollinated
taxonRank species
valuedFor dark timber
edible nuts
high-quality wood
woodColor dark brown
woodProperty dimensionally stable
durable
woodType hardwood
woodUse cabinetry
furniture
gunstocks
veneer

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Juglandaceae notableMember Juglans nigra