Crataegus (/ krəˈtiːɡəs /), [2] commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, [3] thornapple, [4] May-tree, [5] whitethorn, [5] Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, [6] native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. The name "hawthorn" was originally applied to the species ...
hawthorn, (genus Crataegus), large genus of thorny shrubs or small trees in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to the north temperate zone. Many species are common to North America, and a number of cultivated varieties are grown as ornamentals for their attractive flowers and fruits. The hawthorn is also well suited to form hedges, and its combination of sturdy twigs, hard wood, and numerous ...
Hawthorn is a flowering shrub or tree of the rose family. It grows in temperate regions throughout the world. Hawthorn was traditionally used for heart disease, digestion, blood circulation, and kidney and bladder problems. It was also traditionally used for topical (on the skin) purposes, such as for sores, itching, and frostbite. Today, hawthorn is promoted for the heart and blood vessels ...
Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, Mayflower or hawberry, is a genus of several hundred species of shrubs and trees in the family Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. Hawthorns are excellent for wildlife; they provide food for many species of birds and mammals with their ...
Hawthorn, a versatile tree or shrub, offers beauty and ecological benefits with its white or pink flowers, red berries, and dense foliage.