What is another word for horse chestnut?
Pronunciation: [hˈɔːs t͡ʃˈɛstnʌt] (IPA) 
Horse chestnut, also known as Aesculus hippocastanum, is a majestic tree with large palmate leaves and beautiful white flowers. However, there are other synonyms for the term "horse chestnut" that you may not be familiar with. For example, in some regions, it is called the conker tree, owing to the fact that its seeds are dried and used as a game in some countries where players hit their opponent's conkers (seeds) with their own. Another synonym for horse chestnut is buckeye tree, which refers to the shiny, brown seeds it produces that resemble the eye of a deer. Regardless of what you call it, the horse chestnut is a fascinating and important part of many ecosystems around the world.
