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| Sweet chestnut Castanea sativa<center>
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| Castanea sativa Mill. |
The Sweet Chestnut is a tree (Castanea sativa, family Fagaceae) native to southern Europe and Asia Minor. It is widely cultivated for its edible nuts, and is naturalised in many areas, including Britain.