Hickory

Hickory was a type of deciduous tree found in the Realms. Their name was also used to refer to the edible nuts that they produced.

Bitternut
The bitternut hickory could be found growing in the midwood area of the forest of Cormanthor.

Habitats

 * In north Faerûn, hickory flourished in and around Cormyr.
 * Hickory was known to grow in both the Midwood and Starwood areas of the Cormanthor forest.
 * Hickory was known to grow in the forests of the lowlands of the Moonshae Isles.

Seeds

 * A type of oil could be extracted from hickory nuts, which among other things was used by some wizards as a material component. Druids used this oil as a material component for the spell reflecting pool.
 * Hickory nuts were used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. Including nut cheese.