- Crataegus phaenopyrum
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Crataegus phaenopyrum 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Crataegus Series: Cordatae
(Beadle ex Eggl.) Rehder[1]Species: C. phaenopyrum Binomial name Crataegus phaenopyrum
Borkh.Crataegus phaenopyrum is a species of hawthorn commonly known as Washington Hawthorn or Washington Thorn.[2] It is widely grown as an ornamental plant, and can reach 10 m in height. The small red berry-like fruit grow closely together in large clusters and are food for squirrels and birds. They have a mild flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. As with other species of hawthorn, the wood is hard and can be used to make tools.
References and external links
- ^ Phipps, J.B. (1998). Synopsis of Crataegus series Apiifoliae, Cordatae, Microcarpae, and Brevispinae (Rosaceae, subfam. Maloideae). Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden. 85(3): 475–491.
- ^ Phipps, J.B.; O’Kennon, R.J.; Lance, R.W. 2003. Hawthorns and medlars. Royal Horticultural Society, Cambridge, U.K.
- Information from Ohio state University College of Food Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences PocketGardener
- Information from Plants for a Future
- Crataegus phaenopyrum images at bioimages.vanderbilt.edu
- UCConn Plant Database, copyright Mark Brand
Categories:- Crataegus
- Accessory fruit
- Fruit tree stubs
- Rosales stubs
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