Sourland Mountain Nature Preserve

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Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) nut

Bitternut hickories have 7 to 11 leaflets and light gray bark with shallow fissures. The nut has a thin shell that splits into four sections. Wildlife often ignore the nuts because of the bitter taste.

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