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californica

Taxon

Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.

Protologue Fl. N. Amer. (Torr. & A. Gray) 1(2): 251. 1838 [Oct 1838]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Aesculus californica, not coll.--CA. Shasta Co. Lake Shasta. Waters Gulch Trail. 5 Jun 07. 265.jpg

Aesculus californica, not coll.--CA. Shasta Co. Lake Shasta. Waters Gulch Trail. 5 Jun 07. 265.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, not coll.--CA. Shasta Co. Lake Shasta. Waters Gulch Trail. 5 Jun 07. 266.jpg

Aesculus californica, not coll.--CA. Shasta Co. Lake Shasta. Waters Gulch Trail. 5 Jun 07. 266.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Santa Barbara Bot. Garden. 6 Jun 99. 004.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Santa Barbara Bot. Garden. 6 Jun 99. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Santa Barbara Bot. Garden. 6 Jun 99. 003.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Santa Barbara Bot. Garden. 6 Jun 99. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 007.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 004.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 005.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 001.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 006.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 003.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 002.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont. 30 May 93. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (5).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (3).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (2).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (11).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (13).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (12).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (6).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (10).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (4).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (1).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (8).JPG

Aesculus californica, C. Davidson 13588--CA. Tehama Co. W of Rosewood on Hwy 36. 6 June 2017. DSC01065 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 006.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 019.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 019.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 004.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 015.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 015.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 011.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 013.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 013.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 017.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 017.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 018.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 018.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 002.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 008.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 008.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 003.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 005.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 014.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 014.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 010.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 010.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 016.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 016.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 012.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 001.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 009.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 009.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst.  28 Jun 06. 007.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Madera Co. Hwy 41, No. of Oakhurst. 28 Jun 06. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 006.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 005.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 009.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 009.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 007.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 004.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 008.jpg

Aesculus californica--CA. Sonoma Co. Sonoma St U. Arboretum. 24 Oct 03. 008.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 588.jpg

Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 588.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 584.jpg

Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 584.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 585.jpg

Aesculus californica, 93.1116--CA. UC Berkeley Bot. Garden. 31 May 07. 585.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Endemic to California (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 7 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

October 24, 2003

Location

United States, California, Sonoma (Sonoma State University Arboretum)

Location Remarks

City of Rohnert Park, off Highway 101 south of Santa Rosa

Collectors

No collectors specified

C. Davidson 13588

June 6, 2017

Location

United States, California, Tehama (Platina)

40.316556, -122.773528

Location Remarks

9.7 km east of Begum Rd./ 5.3 km west of Vestal Rd. on Hwy 36. Elev. 430 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Oak woodland and pasture along the highway. Tree 5 m.

93.1116

May 30, 2007

Location

United States, California, Alameda County (Berkeley, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden)

37.87544, -122.238724

Location Remarks

Strawberry Canyon, University of California campus, city of Berkeley

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

June 6, 1999

Location

United States, California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Botanic Garden)

Location Remarks

1212 Mission Canyon Rd., Santa Barbara

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

June 5, 2007

Location

United States, California, Shasta (Bella Vista)

40.680083, -122.16925

Location Remarks

On Hwy 299 east of Redding.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

No collection number

June 28, 2006

Location

United States, California, Madera

Location Remarks

Hwy 41, No of Oakhurst

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

April 1, 1971

Location

United States, California, Los Angeles (Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden)

Location Remarks

1500 No. College Ave., Claremont

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Aesculus

Specific Epithet

californica

Authorship

(Spach) Nutt.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 7.0

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.3

Global rank

#137,647 of 335,497

Top 42%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →