Juglandaceae Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K. Koch

Bitternut Hickory

Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 99

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Scientific name: Carya cordiformis (Wangenh.) K. Koch
USDA symbol: CACO15 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bitternut Hickory
Family: Juglandaceae
Family (APG): Juglandaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Fresh nut meats crushed and mixed with bread.

RECRD: 44293 id: 8287

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