A species of native chestnut in Palawan locally known as barong-barong (𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘪). I saw it just behind a rubber plantation. The tree grows up to 24 meters tall and produces fruit with a prickly exterior. Its scientific name is named after J. H. Evans, a governor of Palawan. The species can found in Palawan and Borneo. The seeds are edible and can be boiled or roasted. Mature fruits with seeds are preferred because young barong-barong are more astringent and bitter d

It can be tricky to tell the difference between various chestnut varieties. In this video, TACF staff membe Angus shows the differences between Chinese chestnut leaves and stems and American chestnut leaves and stems. | The American Chestnut Foundation