buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has a pale patch on a shiny red-brown surface, to the eye of a deer.

Dec 29, 2024 · Buckeye trees are diverse, coming in various species scattered across the globe. In North America, the Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) proudly represents the state tree of Ohio, boasting its distinct palmate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Oct 7, 2024 · According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Ohio Buckeye tree is a member of the horsechesnut family and can grow up to 60 feet. These deciduous trees thrive in sunny to partially...

Apr 12, 2023 · Common varieties of buckeyes are the Ohio buckeye, the California buckeye, and the yellow buckeye. Buckeye trees are identified by their large round inedible nut-like seeds, green palmately compound leaves, and creamy-yellow or red flower clusters.

Aesculus glabra, commonly known as Ohio buckeye, [2] Texas buckeye, [3] fetid buckeye, [3] and horse chestnut[3] is a species of tree in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) native to North America.

Jul 20, 2024 · Buckeye trees, scientifically known as Aesculus, are a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to soapberry family (Sapindaceae). These trees are predominantly found in the eastern and central regions of the United States.

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Ohio buckeye is a member of the Hippocastenaceae, the Horse Chestnut family. Species in this family range from medium shrubs to large trees. Well known species include various buckeyes and horse chestnut (A. hippocastanum), an ornamental widely planted in …

The genus Aesculus (/ ˈ ɛ s k j ʊ l ə s / [1] or / ˈ aɪ s k j ʊ l ə s /), with species called buckeye and horse chestnut, comprises 13–19 species of flowering plants in the family Sapindaceae. They are trees and shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with six species native to North America and seven to 13 species native ...

Aesculus, commonly known as buckeye or horse chestnut, is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs celebrated for their vibrant blooms, distinctive seed pods, and excellent hardiness. These plants, which vary in size from small shrubs to large trees, are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.