DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae ). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has a pale patch on a shiny red-brown surface, to the eye of a deer.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Does A Buckeye Tree Look Like? A Buckeye tree has an unmistakable look that stands out amongst other varieties of trees. It can be identified by its bark, which is deep and dark brown in color. Its leaves are palmate and have five leaflets, each of which is pointed at the ends.

Detailed explanation-3: -These seeds are popularly believed to bring good luck, and school children especially still carry them in their pockets as a charm. And while highly poisonous, buckeye seeds contain much protein and were used as a food source by Native Americans who boiled and leached them to remove their toxins.