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Jesup's hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus jesupii
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Jesup's Hawthorn (Crataegus jesupii)
Considerations for Pets
- As a hawthorn, this plant may possess thorns.
- It is a shrub, which could make it accessible to pets.
Considerations for Children
- As a hawthorn, this plant may possess thorns.
- It is a shrub, which could make it accessible to children.
Crataegus jesupii, commonly known as Jesup's hawthorn, is a rare hawthorn species found in New England.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus jesupii Sarg.
- Common Name: Jesup's hawthorn
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Rosaceae
- Synonyms:
- Crataegus filipes Ashe
- Crataegus dissona var. bellula (Sarg.) Kruschke
Distribution and Habitat
- Jesup's hawthorn is native to the terrestrial habitats of the New England region.
- Specifically, it has been found in the western part of New England.
- It has been documented in the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant has a shrub-like growth form, characterized by multiple woody stems.
Interesting Facts
- The species is named in honor of Henry Jesup (1826-1903).
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 501722