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pignut hickory

/ˈpɪɡnʌt ˈhɪkəri/

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/ˈpɪɡnʌt ˈhɪkəri/formal
  • ruВид гикори (Carya glabra), произрастающий в восточной части Северной Америки, известный своими горькими грушевидными орехами, которые чаще поедаются дикими животными, чем людьми.

A type of hickory tree (Carya glabra) native to eastern North America, known for its bitter, pear-shaped nuts that are often eaten by wildlife rather than humans.

  1. Tree speciesC2formalamerican

    A type of hickory tree (Carya glabra) native to eastern North America, known for its hard wood and small, bitter nuts.

    ruВид дерева

    • The pignut hickory is common in the forests of the Appalachian region.
    • Its wood is used for tool handles and smoking meat.
    • The nuts of the pignut hickory are not typically eaten by humans due to their bitterness.