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| Identification |
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Genus
Juglans
Species
regia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
English walnut
Geinn
okhar
Family
JUGLANDACEAE
Specimen number
S13958
Data source
Allergy p268;DyePl p65;DyePl p47;MedPl p223
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Brown is the most typical color produced by Juglans regia. Walnut is used by the Sikkimese for dyeing. Juglans regia is known as Geinn in Gaelic and okhar in Nepali.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Apr 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
purgative
emollient
lowers cholesterol
Medicinal parts
Bark
Nuts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
%s is edible. English walnut is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a purgative, an emollient and a cholesterol reducer. The bark and the nuts are used in herbal preparations. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season usually extends from April to May.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Juglans regia is a cultivated crop. English walnut probably originates from Scotland and Indonesia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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