Aesculus flava Hippocastanaceae Leaves are opposite, deciduous and palmately compound with 5-7 obovate leaflets. Stout light brown twigs show prominent terminal buds and shield shaped leaf scars. Flowers are pale yellow.
Fruit is a smooth capsule enclosing two poisonous nuts.
Yellow buckeye is a large tree found in rich mesic woods in northern Alabama. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.