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Red Buckeye

Aesculus pavia

The Red Buckeye is a beautiful tree with bright red flowers that bloom in spring. It has large, shiny leaves and can grow up to 20 feet tall, making it a lovely sight in parks and gardens.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Red Buckeye has striking clusters of bright red, tubular flowers in spring, making it easily identifiable. Its large, palmate leaves have five to seven leaflets. It produces shiny, dark brown seeds with a pale spot, truly resembling a deer's eye.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilySapindaceaeGenusAesculus
Red Buckeye
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Red Buckeye

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Even though they look yummy, every single part of the Red Buckeye is toxic!

Its bright red flowers are like perfect straws for hummingbirds' long beaks!

Native Americans once used parts of the plant to make stunning red dyes!

The name 'buckeye' comes from its shiny, dark seeds, like a deer's eye!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Red Buckeye can attract hummingbirds with its bright red, tubular flowers, ensuring successful pollination.

Ability

Poisonous Shield

Red Buckeye has toxic seeds, leaves, and bark that help it defend against hungry herbivores.

Ability

Early Bloomer

Red Buckeye can flower early in spring, getting a head start on resources and attracting pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height
300-600 cm
Spread
300-600 cm
Flower Size
2.5-4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
High
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Do not eat the seeds from the Red Buckeye; they can make you feel sick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Red Buckeye?

300-600 cm

How wide does Red Buckeye spread?

300-600 cm

How big are the flowers on Red Buckeye?

2.5-4 cm

When does Red Buckeye bloom?

Spring

Is Red Buckeye edible?

No

Is Red Buckeye toxic?

High

What is Red Buckeye's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Red Buckeye pollinated?

Bird

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