No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.
Chestnuts and Horse Chestnuts are not the same thing. Chestnuts are edible by humans. Horse Chestnuts (Buckeyes) are not edible and are generally considered poisonous --- even to horses!
No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.
Conkers are the hard, shiny seeds found inside the spiky green shells of horse chestnuts. Horse chestnuts are the trees that produce these seeds, while the term "conkers" specifically refers to the seeds themselves. Horse chestnuts are not edible for humans, while conkers are often used in the traditional children's game of conkers.
Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.
no
Dogs love to chew on horse chestnuts. Rodents such as squirrels & chipmunks are the main animals that really eat horse chestnuts.
Buckeyes and chestnuts are related, but they are not the same thing. Chestnuts have two or three fruit in the pods, while buckeyes only have one fruit. Chestnuts are edible and the buckeyes are not. Both nuts are native to the United States.
"Marrons" are horse chestnuts / conkers. Chestnuts can also be called "marrons" when prepared and sold. ("marrons glacés" are chestnuts)
Yes, there are safe chestnuts for humans to eat, specifically the edible sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) and the American chestnut (Castanea dentata). These varieties can be roasted, boiled, or used in various dishes. However, it's important to avoid horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum), which are toxic to humans and can cause serious illness. Always ensure you're consuming the right type of chestnut.
Horse chestnuts are not safe for human consumption, as they contain a toxic compound called esculin. Consuming horse chestnuts can cause nausea, vomiting, and other serious health issues. It is important to avoid eating them.
No because their teeth are too small and they can't chew it
There are 4 chestnuts total, one on the inside of each leg. They are located right above the knee!