Juglandaceae Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Shagbark Hickory
Iroquois - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 123
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Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch
Scientific name: Carya ovata (P. Mill.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: CAOV2 (
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Common names: Shagbark Hickory
Family: Juglandaceae
Family (APG): Juglandaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Nut meats crushed and added to hominy.
RECRD: 7771 id: 8349