The chestnut group is a genus (Castanea) of eight or nine species of deciduous trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae. source
The chestnut group is a genus (Castanea) of eight or nine species of deciduous trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae.
Chestnuts belong to the family Fagaceae, which includes oaks and beeches. source
Chestnuts belong to the family Fagaceae, which includes oaks and beeches.
Unrelated but externally similar species of horse chestnut are abundant around Europe. source
Unrelated but externally similar species of horse chestnut are abundant around Europe.
Chestnuts should not be confused with horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus). source
Chestnuts should not be confused with horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus).
The name "chestnut" is derived from an earlier English term "chesten nut", which descends from the Old French word chastain. source
The name "chestnut" is derived from an earlier English term "chesten nut", which descends from the Old French word chastain.
Fagus castanea (used by Linnaeus in first edition of Species Plantarum, 1753), Sardian nut, Jupiter's nut, husked nut, and Spanish chestnut (U.S.). source
Fagus castanea (used by Linnaeus in first edition of Species Plantarum, 1753), Sardian nut, Jupiter's nut, husked nut, and Spanish chestnut (U.S.).
Chestnut trees are of moderate growth rate (for the Chinese chestnut tree) to fast-growing for American and European species. source
Chestnut trees are of moderate growth rate (for the Chinese chestnut tree) to fast-growing for American and European species.
Chestnut flowers are not self-compatible, so two trees are required for pollination. All Castanea species readily hybridize with each other. source
Chestnut flowers are not self-compatible, so two trees are required for pollination. All Castanea species readily hybridize with each other.
The chestnut fruit has a pointed end with a small tuft at its tip (called "flame" in Italian). source
The chestnut fruit has a pointed end with a small tuft at its tip (called "flame" in Italian).
The sweet chestnut was introduced into Europe from Sardis, in Asia Minor; the fruit was then called the Sardian nut. source
The sweet chestnut was introduced into Europe from Sardis, in Asia Minor; the fruit was then called the Sardian nut.
Always served as part of the New Year menu in Japan, chestnuts represent both success and hard times—mastery and strength. source
Always served as part of the New Year menu in Japan, chestnuts represent both success and hard times—mastery and strength.
The Japanese chestnut (kuri) was in cultivation before rice and the Chinese chestnut (C. mollissima) possibly for 2,000 to 6,000 years. source
The Japanese chestnut (kuri) was in cultivation before rice and the Chinese chestnut (C. mollissima) possibly for 2,000 to 6,000 years.
China has about 300 chestnut cultivars. Moreover, the Dandong chestnut is a major cultivar in Liaoning Province. source
China has about 300 chestnut cultivars. Moreover, the Dandong chestnut is a major cultivar in Liaoning Province.
The United States imported 4,056 metric tons of European in-shell chestnuts worth $10 million in 2007. source
The United States imported 4,056 metric tons of European in-shell chestnuts worth $10 million in 2007.
Cattle and horses may require temporary fencing to prevent them from damaging fallen chestnuts at harvest time. source
Cattle and horses may require temporary fencing to prevent them from damaging fallen chestnuts at harvest time.
