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valley head hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus austromontana

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crataegus austromontana: The Valley Head Hawthorn

Crataegus austromontana, commonly known as the Valley Head Hawthorn, is a very rare species of hawthorn.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a hawthorn, often used as a hedgerow. Hawthorns can have thorns, which could pose a physical hazard to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: [Implied: Plantae]
  • Order: Rosales
  • Family: Rosaceae (roses)
  • Genus: Crataegus L. (hawthorns, aubpines)
  • Species: Crataegus austromontana Beadle (valley head hawthorn)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is endemic to [the] Valley Head.
  • It can be found in dry, seasonal stream-beds, towards the head of [a] valley.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Valley Head Hawthorn grows as a shrub or tree.

Quirky Facts

  • While the provided text refers to several locations with "Hawthorn" in the name, they do not seem directly related to the plant itself, but rather are named after the plant. This showcases the cultural relevance of Hawthorns in place names.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NatureServe
  • Discover Life