Malabar Chestnut

The Malabar Chestnut (Pachira aquatica) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, prized for its large, edible seeds, which resemble chestnuts when roasted. The tree produces large, showy flowers and can grow in wet or dry conditions, often thriving in pots as a popular houseplant. With its glossy, green leaves and braided trunk, the Malabar Chestnut is valued both for its ornamental beauty and its versatile, nutty-flavoured seeds.