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painted buckeye
Scientific Name: Aesculus sylvatica
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Painted Buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica)
Aesculus sylvatica, commonly known as Painted Buckeye, is a captivating shrub or small tree admired for its early spring blooms and distinctive features.
Considerations for Pets
- The text includes the category "Poisonous Plants."
- Physical characteristics include leaves, flowers, fruit, twigs, and bark.
Considerations for Children
- Physical characteristics include leaves, flowers, fruit, twigs, and bark.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aesculus sylvatica
- Common Name: Painted Buckeye
- Family: Hippocastanaceae (also referred to as Horse-Chestnut Family, and Sapindaceae)
- USDA Symbol: AESY
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Piedmont region, ranging from Virginia south to Alabama, and statewide in North Carolina.
- Common in rich bottomland forests and understory environments.
- Specifically mentioned as being found in Georgia and the Falls Lake area.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub or small tree.
- Leaves are palmately compound, typically with five leaflets that are 4.5 to 6 inches long and 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide.
- Flowers can be green, yellow, white, or pink in color.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Its early spring blooms attract hummingbirds.
Resources and Further Information
- DELTA database information for Aesculus sylvatica Bartr.
- Information available from Dave's Garden, RHS (Royal Horticultural Society), and USDA.