Carya sp.
Hickory, Hickory
Family: Juglandaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Carya sp. (Hickory) is a non-native California shrub in the Juglandaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Juglans: Carya husks split cleanly apart; walnut husks stay stubbornly attached to the wrinkled shell.; vs Fraxinus: Carya has alternate compound leaves and nuts; ash has opposite leaves and winged seeds.; vs Pistacia: Carya twigs have solid centers; pistachio twigs smell of turpentine when crushed.; vs Schinus: Carya has compound leaves ending in a terminal leaflet; pepper tree leaves end in an odd number.; vs Quercus: Carya has compound leaves with many leaflets; oaks have simple lobed or toothed leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carya sp. native to California?
No. Carya sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Carya sp. belong to?
Carya sp. is in the Juglandaceae family, genus Carya.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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