Plant of the Month Water Chestnut, Malabar Chestnut, Guiana Chestnut, or Provision Tree is a deciduous tree native to Central America. The seeds are edible raw but normally roasted, tasting somewhat like chestnuts. The young leaves and flowers are cooked and used as a vegetable. A very unusual tree, excellent for shade.
Leaves sometimes hide the flowers which are large and ornamental.
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