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