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Horse chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum · Soapberry family (Sapindaceae)

Palmately compound leaf with 5–7 large leaflets; white flower ‘candles’ and spiky husks.

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Not to be confused with

• Sweet chestnut: simple, long and narrow leaf with bristle-tipped teeth; edible chestnuts. Difference from sweet chestnut
• Red horse chestnut (Aesculus × carnea): red flowers and a husk with few or no spines.

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