California buckeye (Aesculus californica)
California buckeye, also known as California Buckeye, California Horse-chestnut
The California buckeye (*Aesculus californica*), also known as the California Horse-chestnut, is a small tree or large shrub belonging to the Sapindaceae family. It is the sole species of buckeye native to California.
Key Facts About California buckeye
Attributes of California buckeye
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
4.5 m to 9 m
Spread
4.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Yellow
Scientific Classification of California buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Soapberry
Genus
Buckeye
Species
California buckeye
Toxicity
The nuts are sometimes roasted and eaten by humans by mistake, which is one major cause of poisoning. The other is small children getting curious and mouthy around this plant.