Conkers come from the Horsechestnut tree Aeseculus hippocastanum and are inedible. Chestnuts come from the Spanish or Sweet Chestnut tree Castanea sativa and are edible.
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Not commonly reported, but sporadic cases have been recorded. In the UK recently a letter in the Veterinary Record by veterinary surgeon David Harwood described the possible poisoning of a goat by consuming chipped branches, leaves and conkers from a fallen Horse Chestnut tree.
Dogs love to chew on horse chestnuts. Rodents such as squirrels & chipmunks are the main animals that really eat horse chestnuts.
Conkers are named after the hard, shiny seeds of the horse chestnut tree which are called "conkers." The game of conkers involves stringing these seeds together and trying to break your opponent's conker.
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.
Well You Can Smash it against them he-he but if you're a Person who loves spiders you could get them to go onto the conker and put the conker out side until the spider makes it was Down towards the Ground/grass.... :)
Conkers (Horse Chestnuts) are inedible, possibly toxic to everyone.
"Marrons" are horse chestnuts / conkers. Chestnuts can also be called "marrons" when prepared and sold. ("marrons glacés" are chestnuts)
Not commonly reported, but sporadic cases have been recorded. In the UK recently a letter in the Veterinary Record by veterinary surgeon David Harwood described the possible poisoning of a goat by consuming chipped branches, leaves and conkers from a fallen Horse Chestnut tree.
Deer eat conkers. Conkers are more commonly known as horse chestnuts. These nuts are slightly poisonous. However, deer have the capability of breaking down the toxins and are able to eat them safely.
No. Sweet Chestnut is contained in a capsule with soft spines and roasted , Horse Chestnut is contained in a spherical capsule with sharp spikes and is inedible. Latin genus,Castana hence 'castanets'. To be absolutely correct a roasting chestnut is the seed of Castanea sativa the Spanish Chestnut. Conkers are the seed of 'Aesculus Hippocastanum the Horse Chestnut.
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Dogs love to chew on horse chestnuts. Rodents such as squirrels & chipmunks are the main animals that really eat horse chestnuts.
Conkers is the nickname of the Horse Chestnut.
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!
Conkers come from the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), which is a deciduous tree known for its large, distinctive leaves and spiky green fruits.
Yes, conkers, also known as horse chestnuts, are toxic to humans if ingested. They contain a substance called aesculin, which can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and in large amounts, can be more serious and require medical attention. It's best to keep conkers away from children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion.
No they aren't. But sweet chestnuts are.