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Aesculus parviflora



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Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush buckeye

Broad ovate to slightly obovate, the grayish-brown buds are imbricate with 4 glaucous exposed scales. The white, glaucous wax deposits on the bud scales often resembles bird droppings, and makes for a good identification feature.

 
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