Juglans major Arizona walnut (Juglandaceae) Deciduous tree

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Juglans major
Arizona walnut
Deciduous tree
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The Juglans major plant species is found in Southern N. America - New Mexico to Arizona. It is a member of the Juglandaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Arizona walnut. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. microcarpa major. J. rupestris major. J. torreyi.

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Latin Name:  Juglans major
Common Name:  Arizona walnut
Family:  Juglandaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Heller.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky ravines and stream beds, 700 - 2300 metres[229].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[257]. The seed is rather small, but it is sometimes eaten[82, 161, 183]. Of little value[177]. The seed is large and sweet[227] with a thick shell[200, 227]. There are about 45 seeds to the pound[227]. The seeds are 25 - 40mm in diameter[229]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

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