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American Chestnut
Photo by Todd Ratermann ©
Common Name:
American Chestnut
Scientific Name:
Castanea dentata
Range (native):
Flowering:
Habitat:
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.
Photo by Todd Ratermann ©
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