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Castanea dentata

American chestnut

Other common names
American sweet chestnut
Synonyms
Castanea americana

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Botanical 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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