crataegus oxycantha

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crataegus oxycantha

A gardener prunes a crataegus oxycantha in the spring.

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.
crataegus oxycantha

A gardener prunes a crataegus oxycantha in the spring.

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