Castanea pumila (Linnaeus) P. Miller
Detail
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Botanical Name
- Castanea pumila (Linnaeus) P. Miller
- Common Name
- Allegheny Chinkapin
- Synonym(s)
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- Castanea pumila (L.) P. Mill.
- Comments
- Apparently not as seriously affected by the chestnut blight fungus as its congener, Castanea dentata.
- Habitat
- Dry forests, woodlands, and old fields; usually in acidic, nutrient-poor soils. Frequent throughout.
- Native Status
- Native
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