New York Metropolitan Flora
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Castanea dentata
(Marsh.) Borkh. - Chestnut, American Chestnut
Castanea dentata
(Marsh.) Borkh.
Native , Frequent
By Steven D. Glenn
Not peer reviewed
Last Modified 02/01/2013
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The vast majority (>99%) of these plants are stump sprouts; large, fruit-producing specimens are rare in our area.
Common Names
Chestnut, American Chestnut