Crataegus oxycantha

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A thorny Eurasian shrub or small tree: This term refers to a specific plant species characterized by dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers, followed by deep red berries. It has become naturalized in eastern North America.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The garden featured a beautiful Crataegus oxycantha in full bloom.
    • Birds often feed on the berries of Crataegus oxycantha.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical contexts: The name is used in scientific and horticultural writing to specify this particular species of hawthorn.
    • The study focused on the medicinal properties of Crataegus oxycantha.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crataegus oxyacantha: An alternative spelling for the same species.
  • Hawthorn: The common name for plants in the genus , which includes .
  • Mayflower: A common name sometimes used for certain hawthorns, including this species, due to its flowering time.
Synonyms
  • Hawthorn: The general common name for the genus.
  • Whitethorn: Another common name for some hawthorn species, referring to the pale bark or flowers.
Related Phrases
  • Hawthorn berry: Refers specifically to the fruit of hawthorn plants like .
  • Hawthorn hedge: Describes a hedge made from hawthorn shrubs, valued for its dense, thorny growth.
Noun
  1. 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