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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut

The pecan derives its name from the Algonquin “pakani,” which means “a nut too hard to crack by hand.” Rich in fat and easy to transport, pecans traveled with Native Americans throughout what is now ...
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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University (THE CONVERSATION) Pecans have a storied ...