Hippocastanaceae

A family of 3 genera and some 25 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.  [RHSD].  One species, the Sweet Chestnut, is of some economic importance.  Represented in the Hortus by 2 ornamental trees.

Plants in this Family

  1. Aesculus hippocastanum L.
  2. Aesculus x carnea Hayne