| Carya ovata (Mill.) K. Koch |
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| Herbarium: | Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK) Herbarium's Specimen Details Page |
| Family: | Juglandaceae |
| Currently Accepted Name: | Carya ovata (Mill.) K. Koch - Determined By: Whitson, Maggie (Mary) |
| Herbarium Name Used: | Carya ovata |
| Locality: | United States. Kentucky. Boone: Vicinity of Florence; Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). |
| Description: | Shagbark hickory. Tree with bark peeling in long, narrow strips. Nuts with thick (1 cm+) hulls breaking into four segments, being much enjoyed by the squirrels. Several individuals seen growing in woods behind the truck parking lot. See also pressed collection. |
| Habitat: | Florence/Union area. Rest area on southbound I-71/75 just after Mt. Zion & Co. Rd. 536 exit (#178). N 38º 56.303', W 084º 37.989'. Elevation 936 ft. |
| Collector: | Whitson, Maggie (Mary) 2015-0027a 1/2
with Conley, Justin |
| Date: | |
| Accession No: | 31973000006076 |
| Plant Atlas Link: | Plant Atlas Citation |