Juglans californica California walnut (Juglandaceae) Deciduous tree

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Juglans californica
California walnut
Deciduous tree
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The Juglans californica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Juglandaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California walnut.

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Latin Name:  Juglans californica
Common Name:  California walnut
Family:  Juglandaceae
Author:  S.Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist or dry gravelly soils along river courses and bottomlands[229]. Locally common in oak woods below 750 metres[71].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw, cooked or used in pies, confections etc[183]. A sweet flavour[229]. The seed is small with a thick shell but it makes good eating[183]. The seed is up to 15mm in diameter[229]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

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