Origin: Southeastern Europe to Himalaya and China - Central Asia
Family: Juglandaceae
English name: Common walnut
French name: Noyer commun
Italian name: Noce bianco
Spanish name: Nogal común
Description
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The walnut tree, originally grown for its nuts, was introduced by the Romans. Later on, it was prized for the decorative, wavy grain of its timber. The best wood is found at the base of the tree, so walnuts are often dug up for timber, rather than felled. |
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