downy haw
Definition
- Noun:
- A North American hawthorn species: "downy haw" refers specifically to a type of hawthorn tree (Crataegus mollis or related species) native to eastern North America. It is characterized by its fruit, which is typically red, and its stems and leaves, which are densely covered with short, soft, wool-like hairs, giving it a "downy" texture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The downy haw is prized for its ornamental value in native plant gardens.
- Birds often feed on the small red pomes of the downy haw during the winter.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical description: The term is used in technical contexts to distinguish this hairy species from other, less pubescent hawthorns.
- The specimen was identified as a downy haw due to the dense tomentum on its petioles.
Variants and Related Words
- Downy hawthorn: A common variant of the name.
- Crataegus mollis: The primary scientific name for this species.
- Hawthorn (n): The general category of shrubs and small trees in the genus , to which the downy haw belongs.
Synonyms
- Red haw: A common name sometimes used interchangeably, though it can refer to other red-fruited hawthorns.
- White thorn: A general folk name for hawthorns, though not specific to the downy variety.
Related Phrases
- Downy haw fruit: Specifically refers to the edible, though often astringent, berry-like pome of the tree.
Noun
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American red-fruited hawthorn with stems and leaves densely covered with short woolly hairs
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