Pecan

Scientific Name: Carya illinoiensis

Category: Fruits and Nuts

Description:

Pecans are large nut producing trees that grow well in Kansas. The pecan nut is covered in a green husk that breaks into four parts when the fruit is ripe. The spotted brown nut can be cracked open for the edible part on the inside.

Pecan foliage and nuts in husks	Pecan nuts in husks
Pecan foliage	Pecan husk opening to expose nut