Chrysolepis chrysophylla
Giant Chinquapin, Giant Golden Chinkapin
Other regional names: Golden Chestnut +2 more
- Golden Chestnut
- Golden Chinkapin
- Western Chinkapin
Also known as: Castanea chrysophylla Douglas ex Hook. +2 more
- Castanea chrysophylla Douglas ex Hook.
- Castanopsis chrysophylla (Douglas ex Hook.) A.DC.
- Castanopsis chrysophylla var. chrysophylla
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Chrysolepis chrysophylla (commonly known as Giant Chinquapin or Giant Golden Chinkapin) is a shrub or tree within the Fagaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms