Leaves and rachis are very hairy and lemon scented. Twigs are stout, red-brown and hairy with large hairy terminal buds. Bark is gray with interlacing ridges.
Nut is round with a thick husk that splits to the base.
Intolerant of shade. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.