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Aesculus sylvatica
Aesculus sylvatica W. Bartram
Painted Buckeye
Hippocastanaceae (Horse-Chestnut Family)
Synonym(s): Aesculus georgiana, Aesculus sylvatica var. lanceolata
USDA Symbol: aesy
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Palmate
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Apr
Distribution
USA: AL , GA , NC , SC , TN , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aesculus sylvatica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aesculus sylvatica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aesculus sylvatica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-01-01Research By: