crataegus oxycantha
Definition
- 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
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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
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