Castanea

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Castanea

Description Castanea is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs commonly known as Chestnuts. They are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Castanea species are important for their nuts, which have been a traditional food source for humans and wildlife for thousands of years. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…