Juglans regia L.

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members,

Location: Gakar Khola, Lukum, Rukum West, Nepal 

Date: 31 May 2023

Elevation: 2500 m.

Habit : Wild

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

[Saroj Kasaju]

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On the walnut tree in my garden walnuts are borne in pairs. 

It was interesting to find that on this tree they are borne as triplets.

Regards

Taffazull

[Mahadeswara]

Is this the species from which we get  walnuts sold in the market ?

[taffa...@gmail.com]

The tree in my garden is of the so called "Kaghzi" variety which is so named because the shell is so thin that it can be broken by a sharp blow . "Kaghazi" means paper thin .This is a rather uncommon variety. As Saroj ji has suggested this could be the reason for fruits being borne in pairs instead of triplets.

Regards

Taffazull

[Saroj Kasaju]

Actually, there may be some misunderstanding of this sp. . This one is found in the wild and the nut wall is very very hard to 

break and the nut contents are also very less in amount and difficult to retrieve from the nut wall compared to commercially

grown walnuts. Normally, we use a safety pin or any pointed object to retrieve the nuts. For your information, this is a very

essential dry fruit (a must) necessary during Bhai Tika ( Bhai Duj) in Nepali Hindu culture. Its nut bark is also very tometose

compared to the commercial variety. I think someone should study this sp. and find out the differences. I shall post you 

the images of ready nuts if I can find them in the market !

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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[M Swamy]

Thanks a lot for the detailed info.

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mahadeswara Ji !

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Forests of wild variety are also found in Kashmir. Its local name is "Hant". It is prized not for its fruit but for its wood which is fine grained and takes a high polish.It is used for making fine furniture and for woodcarving. A woodcarver once told me that fine carving is only possible on walnut wood. In olden days it was much sought after by British officers for making rifle butts.

Regards

Taffazull

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Taffzull for additional information !

Saroj Kasaju

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