Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research
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Hippocastanaceae - Buckeye Family
Buckeye/Horse-chestnut
The nuts are poisonous if untreated. Boil them until they are the consistency of boiled potatoes, cut them into pieces or mash and leach for several days. The nut mush can be eaten cold or made into cakes.
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