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Carya illinoinensis
Old pecan tree, with branches covered in Resurrection fern. Pecan trees can live, and bear fruit, for up to 300 years. A species of hickory, "pecan" is from an Algonquian word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack. The U.S. produces 80-95 percent of the world's pecans ...
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Thanks, Leuba ... they make great pie, too.
Great documentation, Suz ! A lovely way to learn about this interesting nut. Thanks.