Chestnut
Chestnut
Chestnut (Castanea, /ˌkæsˈtiːnə/ from Latin castanea) is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce.
Etymology
The word chestnut is derived from the Old English chesten nut, which descends from the Old French chastain (Modern French, châtaigne). The French word in turn derives from Latin castanea, which traces back to the Ancient Greek word κάστανον (kástanon), a term for some kind of nut.
Description
Chestnut trees are of moderate growth rate (for the Chinese chestnut tree) to fast-growing for American and European species. Their mature heights vary from the smallest species of chinkapins, often shrubby, to the giant of past American forests, C. dentata that could reach 60 m.
Uses
Chestnuts are used in various forms such as in cooking for their unique flavor. They are also used in confectionery, and in some regions, they are a main ingredient in traditional recipes. Chestnut timber is a useful source of natural tannin and was used for tanning leather before the introduction of synthetic tannins.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chestnut
- Wikipedia's article - Chestnut
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