Page author: David Giblin
Castanea sativa
European chestnut, Spanish chestnut, sweet chestnut
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest and in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington; also occurring in scattered states in eastern North America.
Habitat: Disturbed forest, thickets, and forest openings at low elevations, where escaping from cultivation.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Beetles, flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Castanea sativa Mill.
Publication: Gard. Dict. (ed. 8) no. 1. 1768.
Publication: Gard. Dict. (ed. 8) no. 1. 1768.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Castanea sativa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Castanea sativa checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Castanea sativa information.
E-Flora BC: Castanea sativa atlas page.
CalPhotos: Castanea sativa photos.
USDA Plants: Castanea sativa information.
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