bottlebrush buckeye
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The bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) is a spreading shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is a species within the Aesculus genus, which also includes trees and shrubs commonly known as buckeyes.12
Key characteristics of buckeye species include:
* Appearance: They are deciduous or evergreen with palmately compound leaves and showy flower clusters.2
* Seeds: Their seeds resemble a deer's eye, with a pale patch on a shiny red-brown surface. These seeds are poisonous and inedible.2
* Ornamental Value: Many buckeye species are valued as ornamental trees for their attractive flower clusters.2
The bottlebrush buckeye specifically is known for its white flowers arranged in erect spikes, which can be about 30 cm (1 foot) long.2
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