chinquapin

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño árbol o arbusto del sur y medio oeste de Estados Unidos, emparentado con los castaños, que produce pequeñas nueces comestibles similares a las avellanas.

A noun referring to a small tree or shrub native to the southern and midwestern United States, related to chestnuts, which produces small edible nuts resembling hazelnuts.

1. Shrubby tree (Ozark chinquapin)C2formalamerican

   A shrubby tree closely related to the Allegheny chinkapin but with larger leaves, native to the southern midwestern United States.

   Castanea ozarkensis

   • The Ozark chinquapin is known for its larger leaves compared to its relative.
   • This chinquapin species thrives in the southern midwestern region.
   • Botanists study the chinquapin for its unique leaf structure.

   Sinónimoschinkapin

2. Shrubby chestnut tree (Allegheny chinquapin)C2formalamerican

   A shrubby chestnut tree of the southeastern United States, producing small edible nuts.

   Castaño enano de los Allegheny

   • The Allegheny chinquapin is a common sight in southeastern forests.
   • Its small nuts are a food source for local wildlife.
   • This chinquapin tree is valued for its edible nuts.

3. Edible nutC2formalamerican

   The small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States, resembling a hazelnut.

   Nuez del castaño enano americano

   • The chinquapin nut has a flavor similar to a hazelnut.
   • Foragers collect chinquapin nuts in the fall.
   • These small nuts are a traditional food source in the region.