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  2. Aesculus glabra - Wikipedia

    • Aesculus glabra, commonly known as Ohio buckeye, Texas buckeye, fetid buckeye, and horse chestnut is a species of tree in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) native to North America. Its natural range is primarily in the Midwestern and lower Great Plains regions of the United States, extending southeast into the geological Black Belt of Alaba… See more

    Description

    The leaves are palmately compound with five leaflets 8–16 cm (3–6+1⁄2 in) long and broad. The flowers are produced in
    The … See more

    Etymology

    The name stems from Native Americans, who called the nut "hetuck", which means "buck eye". The markings of the nut resembled the eyes of a deer. See more

    Uses

    Aesculus glabra has little use as a timber tree due to its soft, light wood. Although occasionally seen in cultivation, the large, copiously produced fruits make it generally undesirable as a street tree. Extracts from A. glabra h… See more

    Ohio Buckeye: The State Tree of Ohio
    Ohio Buckeye: The State Tree of Ohio
    Ohio buckeye is a deciduous tree native to North America. It belongs to the soapberry family, which includes maples and lychees.
    Culture

    The Ohio buckeye is the state tree of Ohio, and its name is an original term of endearment for the pioneers on the Ohio frontier. Subsequently, "buckeye" came to be used as the nickname and colloquial name for p… See more

    Further reading

    • Darbyshire, S. J., & Oldham, M. J. (1985). "Ohio buckeye, Aesculus glabra, on Walpole Island, Lambton County, Ontario". Canad. Field-Nat. 99: 370–372.
    • Farrar, J. R. (1995). "Ohio Buckeye". Trees in Canada. Fit… See more

     
  1. Aesculus pavia - Wikipedia

  2. Aesculus pavia (Firecracker Plant, Red Buckeye, Scarlet Buckeye ...

  3. Aesculus - Wikipedia

    14 rows · The genus Aesculus (/ ˈɛskjʊləs / [1] or / ˈaɪskjʊləs /), with species …

  4. Red Buckeye - Grow Native!

    Spikes of showy red flowers, 4-8 in. long, are pollinated by ruby-throated hummingbirds in spring, and also attract native bees. Foliage drops naturally in late summer. Brown, egg-shaped fruit in the fall. Handsome shrub.

  5. Aesculus pavia - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  6. Ohio buckeye - The Morton Arboretum

    Early Glow™ Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra ‘J.N. Select’): A cultivar with superior resistance to leaf blotch, leaf scorch and powdery mildew. Reliable red fall color and low fruit production.

  7. Types of Buckeye Trees with Their Flowers and Leaves

    Apr 12, 2023 · The easiest way to identify buckeye trees (Aesculus) is by the buckeye nuts. The round fruits are encased in a brown husk with spines. The shiny brown seeds have a deep brown color and whitish round patch—like a …

  8. Buckeye | Identification, Uses & Facts | Britannica

    buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has a pale patch on a shiny red-brown …

  9. Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra Willd.) - US Forest Service

    Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra Willd.) By David Taylor. Ohio buckeye is a member of the Hippocastenaceae, the Horse Chestnut family. Species in this family range from medium shrubs to large trees. Well known species include …

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