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American and Chinese Chestnuts (Castanea) are indeed edible, however 'Horsechestnut' trees are the kind which are commonly found on American properties.
This type of tree, actually called Aesculus Hippocastanum, contains nuts which are quite poisonous! They have certain food and drug qualities, but only after going through extensive processing techniques.
If your chestnut seed casings have dense and long spikes, you might have the real thing.
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What is chinquapin?
Chinquapin is a type of small tree or shrub that produces edible nuts. The nuts resemble chestnuts and have a sweet flavor when roasted. They are also known for their ornamental value in landscaping due to their attractive foliage and flowers.
What is a horse chestnut?
A horse chestnut is a type of tree that produces nuts resembling chestnuts. These nuts are not edible for humans but are commonly used in crafts and decorative purposes. The tree is known for its large, palmate leaves and showy, white flowers.
What is real name for a conker tree?
Sweet Chestnut Answer. The Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum is the tree that supplies conkers. The Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) sometimes called the Spanish Chestnut supplies the nuts we roast and eat around Christmas.
Which tree has catkins in the spring and edible nuts in the autumn?
hazel
What nut has a prickly outer shell?
The nut with the hardest shell is the macadamia nut. It is difficult to crack because the edible part is stuck to the inside of the shell.
What does castana mean in spanish?
Castaña means chestnut when you translate it to English.
What nuts grow in North Carolina?
tree nuts almond filbert/hazel pecan walnut hickory chestnut possibly a few others ground nuts peanut
Can you eat a Monky Puzzel Tree seed?
Monkey Puzzel Tree seeds are edible - similar to pine nuts.
Are chestnuts a form of tree nuts?
Chestnuts are the fruit of the Horse Chestnut tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, so yes they are a form of tree nut.
What is a hardwood tree that produces a small nut?
The hickory tree produces small nuts that are edible.
What tree contains burred shells that hold twin pyramidal nuts?
chestnut - immature pod is burred
Are tallow tree nuts edible?
No but the waxy outer covering is used for soap and candles.
