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About the Chestnut Tree
The chestnut group belongs to the genus Castanea, comprising eight or nine species of deciduous trees and shrubs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Genus: Castanea
- Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution and Habitat:
Chestnuts are native to temperate regions.
Morphological Characteristics:
- Chestnuts are shiny brown nuts encased in thick burrs.
- The burrs have long, sharp, needle-like spikes.
- Each casing usually contains two to five nuts.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The thick casing surrounding chestnuts has long, sharp, needle-like spikes (burrs).