Genus Castanea is a type of tree that is commonly known as chestnut tree. However, there are various other synonyms used for this tree species such as "European chestnut", "Chinese chestnut" and "Japanese chestnut". The term "chestnut tree" itself is also frequently used as a synonym for the Genus Castanea. These trees are well known for their edible nuts and are widely utilized in gastronomy. Some other names used for Genus Castanea in different parts of the world include "Korean chestnut", "Spanish chestnut", "American chestnut", and "Italian chestnut". Despite having different names, all these species belong to the same genus and have similar physical attributes and features.