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American Walnut

Juglans nigra

Not Evaluated

About

The American Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a species in the genus Juglans. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Juglans
Species
Juglans nigra (American Walnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish nogal americano
French Noyer d'Amérique
German Schwarz-Walnuss
Portuguese nogueira-americana

Similar Species in Juglans

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Andean walnut
Juglans neotropica
Endangered
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Argentine walnut
Juglans australis
Near Threatened
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Arizona Walnut
Juglans major
Least Concern
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Butternut
Juglans cinerea
Not Evaluated
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Hind's Black Walnut
Juglans hindsii
Least Concern
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Japanese walnut
Juglans ailantifolia
Not Evaluated
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Manchurian walnut
Juglans mandshurica
Not Evaluated
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Northern California Black Walnut
Juglans californica
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Walnut?
The scientific name of American Walnut is Juglans nigra. It belongs to the genus Juglans.
Where does American Walnut live?
American Walnut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland.
What family does American Walnut belong to?
American Walnut (Juglans nigra) belongs to the genus Juglans, which is part of the taxonomic family Juglandaceae.
What kingdom does American Walnut belong to?
American Walnut (Juglans nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of American Walnut?
The closest relatives of American Walnut in the genus Juglans include Andean walnut, Argentine walnut, Arizona Walnut, Butternut, Hind's Black Walnut.

Native Range — 24 Countries

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Genus Juglans — 13 Species

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American Walnut
Juglans nigra
NE
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Andean walnut
Juglans neotropica
EN 🐾
Argentine walnut
Juglans australis
NT 🐾
Arizona Walnut
Juglans major
LC 🐾
Butternut
Juglans cinerea
NE 🐾
Hind's Black Walnut
Juglans hindsii
LC 🐾
Japanese walnut
Juglans ailantifolia
NE 🐾
Manchurian walnut
Juglans mandshurica
NE 🐾
Northern California Black Walnut
Juglans californica
NT 🐾
Texas walnut
Juglans microcarpa
LC 🐾
Walnut
Juglans regia
LC 🐾
Walnut
Juglans jamaicensis
VU 🐾
Walnuts
Juglans pyriformis
EN
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