Ohio Buckeye is a tree native to the Great Lakes region of North America. Its scientific name is Aesculus glabra but it is also known by other names such as horse chestnut, American buckeye, and fetid buckeye. The tree has been named after Ohio because it is the state tree of Ohio, and it is often referred to as the Ohio buckeye. The tree's wood is soft and weak but it is used in the manufacture of paper pulp, furniture and crates. The tree also produces nuts, which are poisonous if consumed. Because of its striking foliage and delicate flowers, the Ohio Buckeye is often used in landscaping and ornamental gardening.