Andean Walnut (Juglans neotropica)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Other common names are Colombian Walnut, Tropical Walnut, Ecuadorian Walnut, nogal, cedar negro, cedar nogal, and nodal Bogotano. Found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Juglans neotropica or Andean Walnut is a slow-growing tree that is threatened by habitat loss. It grows up to 40 m in height, with red-brown bark and an oval-shaped crown. The bole is conical, straight, and up to 60 cm in diameter. The bark is thick and cracked.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich and pleasant flavour, though it is contained in a very thick, bony shell. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Eaten fresh, or used in various preparations.; The seed is larger than the common walnut (Juglans regia) and has a rich and pleasant flavour, though it is contained in a very thick, bony shell.; The seed is rich in oil.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in drier to very wet forests at elevations of 1,600 - 3,000 metres. Trees are often found along stream banks and field boundaries, where they regenerate freely. (Zone 10)