juglandaceae

Updated: July 17, 2025

"The walnut family," said Miss Harson, "with the ugly name Juglandaceae, are distinguished by pinnate, or compound, leaves, which have an aromatic odor when crushed, and by blossoms in catkins. Of these trees, the black walnut is one of the handsomest and most highly prized." "Are there any of them here?" asked Malcolm. "No," was the reply; "I do not think you have ever seen one.

Ella Rodman Church - Among the Trees at Elmridge