Juglans nigra L.

Also known as: Wild walnut, Akhrot

Juglans nigra L.

Juglans nigra L.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

Wild walnut, Akhrot

Family

Juglandaceae

IUCN Status

Least concern
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Native Information

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

Habitat

Habitat of Juglans nigra L.

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

Uses of Juglans nigra L.

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.

Seed

Seed of Juglans nigra L.

Flower

Flower of Juglans nigra L.

Fruit

Fruit of Juglans nigra L.

Leaves

Leaves of Juglans nigra L.

Bark

Bark of Juglans nigra L.