Safety note: Toxic if ingested
California Buckeye is known for its beautiful, fragrant pinkish-white flowers and distinctive palmately compound leaves. It is one of the earliest trees to leaf out in spring.
Habitat
Native to the foothills and valleys of California.
Diet
Its flowers attract pollinators, but its seeds are toxic to most animals.
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a California Buckeye
The best time to see a California Buckeye is March–June, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 28,578 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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