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Common walnut (Juglans regia)
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On the map in 3 countries tree

Common walnut

Juglans regia

Family: Juglandaceae

On our map this plant appears in 3 countries and ranks highest in: Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan.

The common walnut is a stately tree growing to 25–30 m, with a broad crown, silvery-grey bark and large, pinnate, aromatic leaves. The fruits have a green, fleshy husk hiding a hard shell with an edible seed inside. In the wild it grows in moist valleys and on mountain slopes at about 1,000–2,000 m. The nuts are highly nutritious, and the wood is one of the most valuable in furniture-making.

Description from: Kyrgyzstan.

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Significance in each country

  1. Kyrgyzstan no. 1 of 5 introduced or naturalised

    The wild walnut and fruit forests of the western Tian Shan, especially at Arslanbob, are considered one of the places where the walnut originated.

  2. Moldova no. 3 of 5 cultivated

    Walnuts are one of Moldova’s most important exports, and the country specialises in hand-cracked, light-coloured walnut halves.

  3. Tajikistan no. 4 of 5 cultivated

    Tajikistan lies within the natural range of the walnut, and the wild walnut forests of Darvaz and the Rasht valley are a valuable genetic resource.