Walnut Journal · English overview
Wild Beijing Lion's Head: origin, tree source and the name
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The central idea
In Hetaobiaomei's variety system, Wild Beijing Lion's Head refers to a specific wild-tree source rather than every lion's-head walnut grown in Beijing. The naming history is attributed to trade oral accounts, and single-tree and exclusive-sale statements are the brand's operating account. Deep ridges, shell quality and handling response still need assessment in the individual pair.
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