Juglans neotropica Juglans neotropica Juglans neotropica is a species of plant in the Juglandaceae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss. Common names include Colombian walnut, Ecuadorian walnut, Andean walnut, nogal, cedro negro, cedro nogal, and nogal Bogotano. It is a slow-growing tree attaining heights of up to 40 meters, with grooved, red-brown bark and an oval-shaped canopy. The compound leaves, typical to all members of "Juglans", are about 40 cm long, grouped at the ends of the branches, and have a serrated border. The species prefers loose-textured, fertile soils, and seems to thrive
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