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American Chestnut

 

Common Name: American Chestnut
Scientific Name: Castanea dentata
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Seedfall: Starts in August (in Tennessee)
The edible seeds of the American Chestnut are protected by sharp 1/2" long spines that surround the nuts. The seed pods are usually about 2" to 2 1/2" in diameter and the Chestnut nuts themselves grow to about 3/4" and are dark brown and shiny.

 

 
 

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