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Horse chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Description:

These large trees grow up to 36m tall and are full of beautiful large flowers in the spring/summer. In Autumn they produce Conkers which were originally believed to be a form of chestnut.

Habitat:

seen growing at the side of a path next to an ancient woodland.

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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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