Horse Chestnut
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Aesculus hippocastanum
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The young shoots of the horse chestnut are large sticky buds. These open in May into large leaves each with five to seven fingers. In May, the flowers (white or pink) form large spikes in the shape of a
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| Horse Chestnut Leaves |
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| Horse Chestnut Flower |
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| Horse Chestnut Bark | Horse Chestnut Fruit |
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