Ohio buckeye, Fetid buckeye
It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in moist places in South-eastern and Central North America. It does best in a deep loamy well drained soil. It does best in cool, moist places like river valley bottoms. It is frost resistant but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Synonyms
- Aesculus ohioensis
Edible Portion
- Seeds
Where does Ohio buckeye grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, Europe, France, Germany, North America, United States
Notes: There are 15 Aesculus species. Also put in the family Hippocastanaceae.
Growing Ohio buckeye, Fetid buckeye
Cultivation: Trees can be grown from seed. Fresh seed which has not been allowed to dry out should be used. Seed germinates quickly. Trees transplant fairly easily.
Edible Uses: CAUTION: This plant contains saponins which although poisonous are not normally easily absorbed by the body. It is nevertheless probably no wise to eat large quantities. The seeds are eaten cooked. Before eating they are slowly roasted then crushed and washed for 2-5 days in running water. They are then dried and ground into a powder.
Production: Trees live for 80 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 54
Enum. pl. 1:405. 1809
Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 79
Farrar, J.L., 1995, Trees of the Northern United States and Canada. Iowa State University press/Ames p 157
Little, E.L., 1980, National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees. Alfred A. Knopf. p 582
Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/