Sweet Chestnut
(castanea)
The Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa was probably introduced to Britain by the Romans. It is native to Southern Europe but has now become common on light non-chalky soils throughout Britain. In Kent there are large woodlands full of Sweet Chestnut, planted for the production of hop poles used in the brewing trade. It has been grown for centuries for its edible seed – the sweet chestnut. Despite its common name it is a member of the Beech family and not the Horse Chestnut family.
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