15,200 (average of 75 tests by U. S. Forestry Div.).[35]

16,000.

Remarks.

The most generally distributed species of the genus in the South. Mocker nut or moker nut is said (Britton) to be from a Dutch word meaning hammer, or else (Keeler) from disappointing quality of nuts. [p055]

FOOTNOTE

[35] See [page 6].

Pecan, (Hickory). Hicoria pecan Marsh. Carya olivæformis Nutt.

Nomenclature. (Sudworth.)

Pecan (local and common name).

Pecan Nut, Pecan-tree, Pecanier (La.).