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Castanea dentata
American chestnut
Other common names
American sweet chestnutSynonyms
Castanea americanaBotanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Castanea
- Genus description
Castanea are fast-growing and large deciduous trees or large shrubs, with long, toothed leaves and conspicuous yellow catkins followed by spiny fruits
- Name status
Correct
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