Aesculus hippocastanum
Marronnier
Horse Chestnut
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 75 mm |
| Flowering months | May |
| Leaf type | Digitate |
| Height | 35 m |
Description
Deciduous, native to south-east Europe where the seeds were used as fodder; also to treat coughs in horses and cattle.
Flowers
The flowers appear in early summer, usually white with red splashes, erect, arranged in a conical shape.
Leaves
Digitate leaflets are finger-like. 5-7 leaflets, all radiating from a base point. Each leaflet is 13-30 cm long. The buds are resinous.
Fruits Seeds
Bur: spiny, green, containing a brown seed, the ‘conker’.
Medical
Bark and seeds: anti-inflammatory, strengthen arteries and veins; used to treat haemorrhoids.
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