Bladdernut, Staphylea pinnata

bladdernut fruitingbladdernutA large vigorous shrub from Europe and Asia, growing 5 m (16 ft) high in 10 years.

It produces edible seeds 1 cm across tasting rather like pistachio nuts.

Likes a moist soil and sun or part shade; hardy to -20°C.

The flower buds can also be eaten.