Juglans steyermarkii
Family: Juglandaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 17 m high. The young twigs have dense hairs. The leaves are alternate and large. They are 60 cm long and 30 cm wide. There are 16-18 leaflets each 17 cm long and 8 cm wide. The fruit are pear shaped and wrinkled. They are 4 cm across. They have reddish hairs.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in valleys up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Guatemala
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nuts