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The Ozark Chinkapin (Castanea ozarkensis) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, specifically found in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Ozark Chinkapin (Latin: Castanea ozarkensis, family Fagaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ozark Chinkapin is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ozark Chinkapin is a member of the Fagaceae family native to ALA, ARK, LOU, MSO, OKL, and TEX. The Ozark Chinkapin thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions.
Ozark Chinkapin grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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