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Also Known As	Carya illinoinensis

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Large pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis) with a broad canopy and green leaves standing in a grassy area at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, Williamson County, Texas.

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)

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