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Aesculus hippocastanum



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Aesculus hippocastanum
Common horsechestnut

Large, very sticky, and dark reddish-brown, the distinctive buds of this species make for easy winter identification. The fat and ovate terminal buds can reach lengths of 1 to 1 1/4".

 
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