Crataegus mollis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A species of hawthorn: "Crataegus mollis" is the scientific name for a specific type of hawthorn tree native to North America.
    • Characteristic features: It is distinguished by its red fruits and by its stems and leaves, which are densely covered with short, woolly hairs.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The garden featured a beautiful Crataegus mollis among its native species.
    • Botanists study the distribution of Crataegus mollis in the eastern United States.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this species within the genus .
    • The specimen was keyed out and confirmed to be Crataegus mollis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common Name: Downy Hawthorn. This is the standard English common name for .
    • The Downy Hawthorn (Crataegus mollis) is prized for its ornamental value.
  • Genus Name: (n): The genus encompassing all hawthorn trees and shrubs.
  • Related Term: Hawthorn (n): A common name for trees and shrubs in the genus .
Synonyms
  • Downy Hawthorn: The primary common name.
  • Red-fruited Hawthorn: A descriptive synonym referencing its fruit color.
Notes
  • This is a taxonomic name (binomial nomenclature). It is typically written in italics, with the genus name capitalized and the species name in lowercase.
  • It is primarily used in scientific, horticultural, and botanical writing rather than in everyday conversation, where "downy hawthorn" is more common.
Noun
  1. American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs

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