Your favorite ‘nuts’ and their scientific names – Agriwanderist PH

Are you someone who are nuts about nuts? Here are some ‘nuts’ that we know and their scientific names. Although some of them are botanically speaking not nuts they may be legumes or drupes.

1. Peanut – Arachis hypogaea

2. Cashew – Anacardium occidentale

3. Almond – Prunus dulcis

4. Walnut – Juglans sp.

5. Chestnut – Castanea sp.

6. Pistachio – Pistacia vera

7. Pecan – Carya illinoinensis

8. Hazel nut – Corylus avellana

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Published January 19, 2024January 13, 2024