THE PIGNUT {Hicoria glabra) 



The nuts are variable in form and size. They are often obovate or pear-shaped the thin husk opens but part way down. T: 

 nut is smooth and round or angled. The yellowish kernel is insipid. The leaves and shoots are smooth from the first 



THE BITTERNUT HICKORY {Hicoria minima') j 



The bright, yellow, angled buds are the best identification sign. The bark is greyish brown. The leaves are thin and 1 ' 

 an apple-like fragrance when crushed. The leaflets are often narrow and small 



