Characteristics
Carya laciniosa (F. Michx.) G. Don
kingnut hickory, big shellbark hickory
Apparently occasionally cultivated but also native. Floodplain forests of large streams, rivers, and valley bottoms in deep rich alluvial soils. Fairly restricted to this habitat type.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State FAC, FACW (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FACW (NWPL NCNE) S3 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fagales
Carya laciniosa (F. Michx.) G. Don - kingnut hickory, big shellbark hickory
Citation
Carya laciniosa (F. Michx.) G. Don
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Livingston, NY: 12 September 2004 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Livingston, NY: 12 September 2004 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Niagara, NY: 12 September 2006 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Niagara, NY: 12 September 2006 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Niagara, NY: 13 September 2006 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Cayuga, NY: 5 September 2004 -
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