Juglans venezuelensis Juglans venezuelensis Juglans venezuelensis, or "nogal de Caracas", is a species of black walnut endemic to Venezuela. It is a small tree which bears 1 inch nuts. This species is deciduous, with a period of leaf fall between November and December, and a period of regrowth of leaves between January and February. Flowering begins in late February. The species is monoecious, male flowers are hanging catkins and female ones are erect, both are small and greenish. The fruits are drupes with yellow epicarp and abundant pubescence. The fruit is about 3 inches diameter and 1.5 cm walnut, weighing 150 grams
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