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Sweet Chestnut (edible chestnut, Spanish chestnut, Italian chestnut, 
Castanea sativa) requires warm and dry locations, in Austria, found in 
areas influenced by Mediterranean climate, on the southeastern and 
eastern edge of the Alps: frequently found in groves in southern and 
central Styria, in Burgenland on the eastern slope of the 
Rosaliengebirge mountains, and some in the Vienna Woods. The northern 
boundary of the distribution area of chestnut trees coincides with 
that of the wine growing area. The brown fruits of chestnut are also 
called Maroni in Austrian (from the French marron). Chestnuts are rich 
in starch and are therefore used as food and fodder. 5-10% of the 
supply is covered by gathering chestnut growing in the wild. The 
durable wood of the chestnut tree was used for the construction of 
lake-dwellings in earlier times.


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