Aesculus L.
Deciduous trees or, less commonly, large shrubs, usually with large buds. Leaflets 5-7-(11). Infl. erect. Calyx always connate, tubular or campanulate, 5-toothed. Disc annular.
c. 13 spp., N. America, E. Asia, N. India, S. Europe. Naturalised sp. 1.