pear haw
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hawthorn tree: "pear haw" refers specifically to Crataegus calpodendron or Crataegus tomentosa, an American hawthorn species known for its upright, nearly thornless growth and fruit resembling small pears.
Usage
- Noun:
- The pear haw is valued in landscaping for its attractive form and fruit.
- Birds often feed on the berries of the pear haw.
Examples
- Noun:
- We planted a pear haw in the backyard for its ornamental berries.
- The pear haw produces white flowers in the spring.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural writing, "pear haw" is used to specify this particular species among many hawthorns.
- The guide distinguished the pear haw from other native hawthorns by its fruit shape and sparse thorns.
Variants and Related Words
- Pear hawthorn: A common variant name for the same tree species.
- The pear hawthorn is also known as the sugar haw.
Synonyms
- Sugar haw: Another common name for the same species ().
- Black haw: Note: This can refer to different species (), so it is not a perfect synonym but a related common name in some contexts.
Different Meanings
- This term is highly specific in botany. There are no other common meanings for the compound noun "pear haw" outside of referring to this plant.
Noun
-
erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries
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