SafePlants

Mink Hawthorn (Crataegus dispessa)

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions "hawthorn berry," indicating the plant produces fruit. It's prudent to consider the potential for fruit consumption by pets and research possible effects.
• The text classifies it as a tree/shrub, and other species in this genus can have thorns. While not explicitly stated here, caution may be needed around this plant.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Crataegus dispessa Ashe
• Common Name: Mink Hawthorn

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
• Kingdom: (Not explicitly stated, but implied: Plantae)
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Synonyms: (Not explicitly stated)

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions its presence in the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database, suggesting its presence in the United States.
• The text notes the plant is "Not in Idaho" which implies it grows elsewhere.

Morphological Characteristics

• Crataegus dispessa is described as a deciduous tree growing to 8 meters (approximately 26 feet 3 inches).
• It flowers in May and produces seeds that ripen in September.

Ecological Role

• The text mentions the Citrus Longhorn Beetle also attacks hawthorn, suggesting a potential interaction between this insect and the Crataegus dispessa.

Additional Information

• The provided text references the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database and the British Database of World Flora and Fauna as sources of taxonomic information.