Aesculus glabra var. arguta
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Common name: Texas buckeye, western buckeye, Ohio buckeye, horse chestnut
Aesculus glabra var. arguta is a deciduous tall shrub or small tree native to southeastern and central North America. It is planted on the southeast corner of the Woodland Garden just across from the Plaza. It has creamy white flowers in late spring, and its prickly seed capsules hold 2-3 shiny seeds.
Garden Story about horse chestnuts and buckeyes
Tree photo by Botbin, via Wikimedia
Flower photo by Sonnia Hill, via Wikimedia
Drawing in the public domain, from US Dept. of Agriculture
Closed seed capsule photo taken in Garden Sept.