Pecan

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

 Appearance: The pecan is a deciduous tree that grows up to 130.’ The leaves of the pecan have many leaflets that grow opposite each other on the stem. Pecan nuts grow inside a thick husk. 

When Jacob’s sons returned to Egypt to talk to Joseph, they brought him a gift of nuts. 

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this: take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds. 
                                                                                                                          Genesis 43:11      KJV