painted buckeye

The painted buckeye, or Georgia buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica), is a shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows up to 7.6 meters (25 feet) tall and features yellow to reddish flowers.1

Buckeyes, in general, are North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus. Their name comes from the resemblance of their shiny, brown, nut-like seeds to a deer's eye. Many buckeye species are cultivated for their attractive flower clusters. It's important to note that both the young foliage and seeds of buckeyes are poisonous. The Ohio buckeye (A. glabra) is the state tree of Ohio and is known for its unpleasant odor when crushed.1