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Aesculus hippocastanum
horse-chestnut
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, also in central and eastern North America.

Habitat: Disturbed forested areas, particularly in urban and suburban areas where the species is planted as a street tree.

Flowers: May-June

Origin: Introduced from Europe

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bees, butterflies, moths

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Aesculus hippocastanum L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 344. 1753.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
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Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Aesculus hippocastanum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Aesculus hippocastanum checklist entry

OregonFlora: Aesculus hippocastanum information

E-Flora BC: Aesculus hippocastanum atlas page

CalPhotos: Aesculus hippocastanum photos

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