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Taxon
Aesculus
hippocastanum
Common name:
ערמונית הסוסים, Common Horsechesnut, ערמונית הסוסים, ערמונית הסוסים, Common Horsechesnut
Family:
Sapindaceae (Soapberry)
Distribution:
Europe, Mediterranean
Life form:
Broad leaved tree
Description:
Balkan to Himalaya. Ornamental grown for winter buds, large leaves & striking flowers. Shiny brown seeds are the conkers prized by children.
Locations
1:
Europe: Central european deciduous forest
(EST3)
• Accession: 1910-3972/1
2:
Europe: Central european deciduous forest
(EST3)
• Accession: 1910-3973/1
Area
Individual