Castanea Sativa Collection

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree C016 / 3341
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree. Artwork of a sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree, with a close-up showing a chestnut on a branch (upper right)

Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa (Castanea vesea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4992740 Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa (Castanea vesea). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900

Queen Marys Tree, a veteran Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) over 600 years old, Cumbernauld, Scotland, UK, July

Chestnuts from Sweet chestnut tree {Castenea sativa} Redes NP, Asturias, Northern Spain, October 2007

Chestnut trees in the Tras os Montes plateau. Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal

Gathering chestnuts, under a chestnut tree, 1870, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century
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Nuts with shells, Fruits en chaton
5324583 Nuts with shells, Fruits en chaton by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Nuts with shells, Fruits en chaton)

Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Chataignier
5324383 Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Chataignier by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa, Castanea vesca, Chataignier)

A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

Country lane lined with 200 year old sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) covered in snow during snowfall in winter, Belgium, January

Husk of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) with three edible nuts. UK, Europe, October

Common walnut, Juglans regia (top left und center), sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa (top right), common beech, Fagus sylvatica (bottem left), pedunculate oak, Quercus robur L

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Fallen leaves dusted with frost

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An old sweet chestnut tree at Dunster Park on the edge of the Exmoor National Park

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily

Close-up of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) Tree Trunk in Spring, Styria, Austria

Castanea sativa, Spanish Chestnut or Sweet Chestnut tree

Chestnuts, edible nuts, sweet chestnut -Castanea sativa-

Sweet chestnut, 19th century illustration
Illustration of sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) fruits and nuts. Plate from Pomona Italiana, Vol 2 (1839) by Giorgio Galisio

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Sweet Chestnuts

Illustration of Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) tree with green foliage

Gall of the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp or Asian Chestnust Gall Wasp -Dryocosmus kuriphilus-, Switzerland

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Sweet Chestnut - old tree Las Medulas, Castilla Leon, Spain (Castanea sativa) Date:

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Sweet Chestnut Tree in autumn with fallen leaves Date:

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Sweet Chestnut Tree - bark detail Las Medulas, Castilla Leon, Spain (Castanea sativa) Date:

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Sweet Chestnut Tree - leaves in autumn Las Medulas, Castilla Leon, Spain (Castanea sativa) Date:

Above view of shelled Chestnut, opened Chestnuts and whole Chestnut tree stem section

Castanea sativa, ripe sweet chestnuts on tree, close up

A dozen sweet chestnuts

Fagaceae - Sweet chestnut Castanea sativa, illustration
Botany - Trees - Fagaceae - Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), illustration

Sapindaceae, Leaves and fruits of red horsechestnut Aesculus carnea, left, and of Chestnut Castanea sativa
Botany - Trees - Sapindaceae - Leaves and fruits of red horsechestnut (Aesculus carnea), left, and of Chestnut (Castanea sativa), illustration

Sweet chestnut leaves and fruit
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaves and fruit on the ground in Autumn. Photographed in the UK

Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa). Photographed in Dorset, UK, in September

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Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa)

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Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaf C014 / 0727
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaf

Castanea sativa, sweet chestnut tree
Plate from Pomona Italiana Vol 2, 1839 by Giorgio Galisio. Illustration entitled Castagna Marona

Chestnuts. (Castanea sativa) These are a rich source of minerals, protein, fibre, vitamins and essential fats

Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) in their shells. Sweet chestnuts are a good source of starch and minerals, however their high tannic acid means they should not be eaten raw

Sweet chestnut spring growth
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) spring growth. New leaves sprouting on a sweet chestnut tree in spring. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Sweet chesnut fruits
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) fruits on autumn leaves. One is inside its half-open fruit casing (prickly). Photographed in October, in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) catkins. Two types of flowers are produced. First are a great number of staminate catkins (male only)

Sweet chesnut (Castanea sativa)
Sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa) in autumn. This mature tree is cultivated for its edible nut. Photographed in France, in autumn

Sweet chestnut catkins (Castanea sativa)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Castanea Sativa" Castanea sativa, commonly known as the Sweet chestnut tree, has a fascinating history that spans centuries. In 1870 Italy, people were seen gathering chestnuts under the shade of these majestic trees. This historic moment was captured in a digitally restored reproduction from an original 19th-century photograph. One remarkable example of this species is Queen Mary's Tree, a veteran Sweet chestnut over 600 years old. Standing tall and proud, it serves as a living testament to the longevity and resilience of Castanea sativa. The beauty of Chestnuts from Sweet chestnut trees can be found in Redes NP, Asturias, Northern Spain. These nuts are not only delicious but also symbolize the bountiful gifts nature provides us with. In Portugal's Tras os Montes plateau lies another enchanting sight - rows upon rows of Chestnut trees adorning Macedo de Cavaleiros. The landscape is transformed into a picturesque scene when these trees bloom with their delicate flowers. Nuts with shells are often referred to as Fruits en chaton - small treasures waiting to be discovered within their protective coverings. The Sweet chestnut variety (Castanea sativa) offers us this delightful treat that brings joy during autumn harvests. As autumn arrives in the UK woodlands, fallen fruits lie scattered on the forest floor. Among them is a fallen Sweet chestnut fruit covered by Textured lungwort lichen on a tree trunk - nature's artwork blending harmoniously together. Country lanes lined with ancient sweet chestnut trees create an idyllic setting straight out of a storybook. These 200-year-old giants stand guard along pathways offering shade and shelter for weary travelers. Husks filled with three edible nuts showcase the abundance provided by Mother Nature herself during October in Europe and across the UK. A simple pleasure, yet a reminder of the intricate beauty found within Castanea sativa.