American Chestnut
Castanea dentata · Fagaceae (Beech family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to oblong-lanceolate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Coarsely and sharply serrate with distinct, bristle-tipped teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on the stem
Venation
Pinnate with extremely prominent, parallel secondary veins extending directly to each tooth
Key Features
Prominent straight parallel veins ending in distinct teeth and an oblong-lanceolate shape
Description
Large deciduous tree with furrowed bark, producing spiny husked nuts and catkin flowers
Habitat
Well-drained acidic soils in mixed hardwood forests
Native Range
Eastern North America
Identified on 10/18/2026