Description
Aesculus glabra
The Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Midwest and Great Plains regions of the United States, especially Ohio, which it represents as the state tree. It typically grows 20–50 feet tall and is recognized for its palmately compound leaves, each consisting of five leaflets. In spring, the tree produces yellow-green, tubular flowers in upright clusters, followed by its distinctive nut-like seeds encased in spiny husks. These seeds, resembling the eye of a deer, give the tree its name. While the seeds and foliage are toxic if ingested, the Ohio Buckeye is valued for its ornamental appeal and historical significance.
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