Pecan nuts (Carya illinoinensis) are fruits of a species of hickory tree indigenous to North America, and were used as a food by Native Americans. Early settlers appreciated the nut, and commercial cultivation of pecans began in the late 19th century. Currently, the US produces most of the world’s pecans.
Pecan nuts (Carya illinoinensis) are fruits of a species of hickory tree indigenous to North America, and were used as a food by Native Americans. Early settlers appreciated the nut, and commercial cultivation of pecans began in the late 19th century. Currently, the US produces most of the world’s pecans.