crataegus

Thân thiện

A small bird perches on a branch of a crataegus in the garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of thorny shrubs and small trees: "Crataegus" is the scientific genus name for a group of plants commonly known as hawthorns. These plants are characterized by their thorny branches, small fruits (haws), and often fragrant flowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured several species of Crataegus.
  • Crataegus is a large genus in the rose family.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The word "Crataegus" is primarily used in scientific, academic, or specialized gardening discussions to refer to the genus with precision.
  • The study focused on the pollination biology of North American Crataegus.

Variants and Related Words

• Hawthorn (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
  • The hawthorn tree in the yard is blooming.
• Thornapple (n): A less common name for some hawthorn species, referring to their thorny nature and apple-like fruit.
  • The old hedge was made of thornapple.

Synonyms

• Hawthorn: The most common synonym.
• May-tree (n, archaic): An old name for hawthorn, as it often blooms in May.

Học thuật

Noun

1. thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Crataegus
• genus Crataegus