Pignut hickory
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Carya glabra
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Juglandaceae
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Eastern North America south to Brevard, Osceola, Highlands, and Charlotte counties. For a digitized image of Elbert Little's Florida range map, visit the Exploring Florida website. |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation. |
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Provides significant food and cover for wildlife. |
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We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. |
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