Juglans Cinerea is a tree commonly referred to as the Butternut tree because of the sweet, nutty flavor of its nut. This deciduous tree produces small, round nuts enclosed in a green, sticky husk with a wrinkled surface. Some of the synonyms for Juglans Cinerea include White walnut, Oil nut, and Gray walnut. Its timber is used in the production of furniture, veneer, and gunstocks. The bark and leaves of the Juglans Cinerea tree also have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent. This tree is widely distributed across North America and is highly valued for its many uses and benefits.