Aesculus

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Aesculus

Description Aesculus, commonly known as horse chestnut or buckeye, is a genus of 13-19 species of flowering plants in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). It is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America and Europe. Aesculus species are deciduous trees or shrubs that can grow up to 40 meters tall. The leaves are opposite, palmately…