What is a Buckeye? - Ohio.gov
The buckeye tree (Aesculus glabra) became Ohio’s official state tree in 1953. Native to North America, it produces shiny brown nuts with a light spot—looking like a deer’s eye, which is how the tree got its …
Ohio Health Insurance Plans from Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye is committed to helping our members get and stay healthy. That’s why we offer Ohio health insurance plans that cover every stage in life, including medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, …
Ohio Buckeye - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio buckeye has showy yellow-green flowers in early spring, emerging just before or with the foliage. Their stamens (pollen-bearing structures) are long and extend far beyond the petals, whereas the …
Buckeye | Identification, Uses & Facts | Britannica
Buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has …
Aesculus glabra - Wikipedia
Aesculus glabra, commonly known as Ohio buckeye, [2] Texas buckeye, [3] fetid buckeye[3] is a species of tree in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) native to North America.
Why Ohio State is called the Buckeyes, and what even is a Buckeye?
Dec 31, 2025 · The state tree of Ohio is the Ohio Buckeye, and the OSU sports teams are named after that. The Buckeye term was popular during William Henry Harrison's 1840 presidential campaign.
The Ohio Buckeye | Museum of Biological Diversity
The origin of this nickname, which dates from early pioneer days, is not completely known. Ohio may have become known as the Buckeye State simply because many large, economically important …
What's a buckeye tree? Are the nuts poisonous? More on Ohio's state …
Nov 24, 2025 · Ohio buckeye trees can grow up to 60 feet tall and drop their nuts in the fall. All parts of the buckeye tree are highly toxic to humans and most animals if ingested.
DHS Touts Success of Operation Buckeye in Arresting More Than 280 ...
3 days ago · The U.S. Department of Homeland Security highlighted the success of Operation Buckeye, a targeted enforcement operation conducted throughout the state of Ohio during December 16-21, …
More than 200 detained in ICE 'Operation Buckeye,' including 2 US ...
Dec 30, 2025 · The Ohio Immigrant Alliance said over 200 people in Ohio were detained by ICE on the days leading up to Christmas. Among those detained were 2 U.S. Citizens from Puerto Rico.