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American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

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Family: FAGACEAE
Genus: Castanea
Species: American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

American Chestnut Species Images

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American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)


American Chestnut Species Description

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This species is native to North America north of Mexico.

Allergenicity: American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a mild allergen.

Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Spring to Summer.

Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.

Tree: A large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).

Perennial: Living for many years.

Woody Stem: Non-herbaceous. Lignified.

American Chestnut Species Usage

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Pharmacological: Used in medicine or pharmacological research.

Honey/Bee Pollen: A plant used as a source of food for Honey Bees, and may be a flavor of honey such as clover or alfalfa.

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American Chestnut Species Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the species has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed
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