Definition

Noun: * A species of hawthorn: Crataegus coccinea mollis is the scientific name for a specific type of hawthorn tree, a deciduous shrub or small tree in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is characterized by its stems and leaves being densely covered with short, woolly hairs, and it produces red fruit.

Usage Notes

• This term is a scientific binomial (Latin name) used in botany for precise identification. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• The format follows taxonomic convention: (the genus name) is capitalized, (the species and subspecies/variety epithet) is in lowercase, and the entire phrase is typically written in italics.
• In common language, this plant is often referred to by its common name, such as "red-fruited hawthorn" or "downy hawthorn," to avoid using the Latin name.

Examples

• The botanist identified the specimen as Crataegus coccinea mollis based on its woolly foliage.
• Crataegus coccinea mollis is native to certain regions of North America.
• In the arboretum, the label read "Crataegus coccinea mollis (Downy Red-Fruited Hawthorn)."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical keys and academic papers, the name may be abbreviated after first use (e.g., ).
• The epithet "," meaning "soft" in Latin, directly describes the soft, hairy texture of the leaves and stems.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Name: Red-fruited hawthorn, Downy hawthorn, Woolly hawthorn.
• Genus: (hawthorn).
• Related Term: Binomial nomenclature (the formal system of naming species).

Synonyms

• Downy hawthorn
• Red-fruited hawthorn
• Woolly hawthorn

(Note: As a precise scientific name, true synonyms are other accepted taxonomic names for the same species, which are not typically listed for general learners. The terms above are common name equivalents.)

Noun

1. American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs