Caryinae

Caryinae is a taxonomic subtribe within the subfamily Juglandoideae of the family Juglandaceae (walnut family). This subtribe encompasses several genera of nut-bearing trees, including Carya (hickories and pecans).

Key characteristics of plants within the Caryinae subtribe generally include:

• Nuts: Production of nuts with a husk that splits open (partially or entirely) upon maturity.
• Leaves: Pinnately compound leaves.
• Wood: Valuable timber.

The classification within Juglandaceae is based on morphological characteristics, anatomical features, and increasingly, molecular phylogenetic data. The exact relationships between genera within Juglandoideae, including Caryinae, are continually being refined through ongoing research.