European chestnut (Castanea sativa)

European chestnut (Castanea sativa)

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European chestnut (Castanea sativa)

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Location: Gondesende, Bragança, Portugal

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April 1, 2025

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Considered the “bread tree” in the regions north of the Tagus, the chestnut tree was the staple food before the arrival of the potato and the main source of carbohydrates …

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Elevation 890 m

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Monday 28 September

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European chestnut (Castanea sativa)

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