crataegus mollis
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Definition
- 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
- American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs