Carya ovata
Definition
Noun A species of hickory tree native to North America, characterized by its distinctive shaggy, peeling bark and its production of edible nuts. Its scientific name is Carya ovata.
Usage
This term is used specifically to refer to this particular species of tree. It is a formal, botanical name. - The forest contained several mature specimens of Carya ovata. - The Carya ovata is easily identified by its shaggy bark.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and forestry contexts, the full scientific binomial is standard.
- The common name "shagbark hickory" is often used interchangeably with in non-scientific English.
Variants and Related Words
- Shagbark hickory: The most common English name for .
- Shagbark: A shortened, informal form of "shagbark hickory."
- Hickory: The general genus () to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
- Shagbark hickory
- Shellbark hickory (Note: This can sometimes refer to a closely related species, , but is also used for .)
Different Meanings
As a precise scientific name, Carya ovata does not have other common meanings. It refers exclusively to this single species of tree.
Noun
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North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts
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