What is another word for horse-chestnut?
Pronunciation: [hˈɔːst͡ʃˈɛstnʌt] (IPA) 
Horse-chestnut is a deciduous tree with palmate leaves and a brown, shiny nut enclosed in a spiny case called a "conker". It is also known as Aesculus hippocastanum and is native to the Balkans and western Asia. There are several synonyms for horse-chestnut such as conker tree, chestnut tree, buckeye tree, and horse nut tree. The tree's flowers are white or pink-colored and have a sweet fragrance. The nuts or conkers are used in various traditional games and also have medicinal properties. Horse-chestnuts are a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to their impressive size and beauty.
