Ecuador walnut
Juglans honorei
Family: Juglandaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. Male and female flowers are on the same tree. The fruit are 3-4 cm long and brown.
Where it is found
It grows in a cool tropical climate. It grows in the highlands between 1,800-3,000 m above sea level. It grows in areas with low to medium rainfall.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten fresh and used in various food preparations.
Important as a local food plant.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seed.
Its other names
Local names
Nogal, Tocte