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Castanea dentata (Marsh.) Borkh. FAGACEAE - BEECH FAMILY
Trade Names: AMERICAN CHESTNUT

Castanea dentata - American Chestnut showing trunk, bark and  Morton Arboretum accession tag  Castanea dentata - American Chestnut - habit in winter  Castanea dentata - American Chestnut - leaves and bur onground in winter  Castanea dentata - American Chestnut - closeup of bur on ground in winter  Castanea dentata - American Chestnut - leaf on ground in winter - inset phot of summer leavessummer leaves

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