Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a common tree of open woods and wooded borders.
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) twig and flowering branch
Walnut twigs are stout, with a true terminal bud, and 3-lobed leaf scars that look like a money’s face.
Walnut (Juglans nigra) leaf scar looks like a monkey’s face!
Walnut twigs have chambered pith (i.e., hollow with cross-walls).
Chambered pith: is anything more beautiful?
