pecan
Juglandaceae

pecan

Hicoria pecan (Marshall) Britton

Indigenous Names: NakutBai
Habitat: Found in river bottoms southern Indiana into Mexico.
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Comanche

Nuts stored for winter use

Medicinal Documentation

Comanche

Pulverized leaves rubbed on affected part for ringworm

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: leaves, nuts

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