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Pecans are native to the central and eastern parts of the United States and parts of Mexico. Its earliest history can be traced to the 16th century. Back then, the nuts were named pecan -- a Native American term that described, "nuts that need a stone to crack it." I cannot find the term, "shay" associated with pecans. There is a shea tree that is native to Africa. The shea fruit contains an oily seed which is used to make shea butter. Shea butter is used in creams, lotions, and cosmetics.

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