Crataegus laevigata
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Definition
- Noun:
- A thorny Eurasian shrub or small tree (Crataegus laevigata) characterized by dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers, followed by deep red berries. It has become naturalized in eastern North America.
Usage
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful Crataegus laevigata in full bloom.
- Crataegus laevigata is often used in hedgerows due to its thorny branches.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Classification: In botanical contexts, is a specific species within the genus (hawthorns).
- The study compared the leaf morphology of Crataegus monogyna and Crataegus laevigata.
Variants and Related Words
- Midland hawthorn: A common English name for .
- English hawthorn: Another common name, though this can sometimes refer to as well, leading to potential confusion.
- Crataegus oxyacantha: An older, now less accepted, synonym for this species.
Synonyms
- Smooth hawthorn: A name referencing the smoother leaves compared to some other hawthorn species.
- Woodland hawthorn: A name describing its typical habitat.
Noun
- thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America