Juglans nigra L.

Also known as: Wild walnut, Akhrot

A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.

Quick Facts

FAMILY
Juglandaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Eastern North America ; introduced and cultivated in parts of India (Himalayan region, arboreta, gardens).

Juglans nigra L.

Habitat

Prefers deep, fertile, moist soils along river valleys and lower slopes;thrives in temperate climates.

Habit

Large deciduous tree, 30-40m tall; pinnate leaves with 15-23 leaflets; dark deeply furrowed bark; round green fruits with hard shelled edible nut.

Uses

  • Edible nuts rich in oil and protein; timber highly valued for furniture, veneer, and carving; medicinal uses (bark, husk ) ; also planted as shade and ornamental tree.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.

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Quick Facts

FAMILY
Juglandaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Least concern
TYPE
Deciduous Tree

Native Information

Eastern North America ; introduced and cultivated in parts of India (Himalayan region, arboreta, gardens).

Habitat

Prefers deep, fertile, moist soils along river valleys and lower slopes;thrives in temperate climates.

Habitat

Habit

Large deciduous tree, 30-40m tall; pinnate leaves with 15-23 leaflets; dark deeply furrowed bark; round green fruits with hard shelled edible nut.

Uses

  • Edible nuts rich in oil and protein; timber highly valued for furniture, veneer, and carving; medicinal uses (bark, husk ) ; also planted as shade and ornamental tree.
Important for ecological balance.

Seed

Seed

Flower

Flower

Fruit

Fruit

Leaves

Leaves

Bark

Bark
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