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Pecans
The Carya illinoinensis, or pecan, is a species of hickory that is native to North America. The name "pecan" is an Algonquian word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack. The large pecan tree can reach heights up to 65-140 feet.

What is the state tree of Texas? You guessed it, the pecan tree. The 36th State Legislature made the pecan tree the state tree in 1919.

The pecan is a good source of unsaturated fats and protein. Studies have shown that a handful of pecans a day can be great for those wishing to lower cholesterol.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 690 kcal 2890 kJ Carbohydrates 14 g - Dietary fiber 10 g Fat 72 g - saturated 6 g - monounsaturated 41 g - polyunsaturated 22 g Protein 9 g

Above is a pecan tree in Abilene, Texas.
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