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Knieskern's hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus knieskerniana

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Knieskern's Hawthorn (Crataegus knieskerniana)

Crataegus knieskerniana, commonly known as Knieskern's hawthorn, is a perennial plant that can grow as either a tree or a shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus knieskerniana Sarg.
  • Common Name: Knieskern's hawthorn
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Aubpine de Knieskern (French)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

  • Knieskern's Hawthorn is present in North America.
  • Specifically found in USA (New York) and Canada (Quebec).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Small tree or shrub.
  • It is a multi-stemmed woody plant.
  • Typically less than 4 to 5 meters (13 to 16 feet) in height.

Synonymy

  • Alternative scientific name: Crataegus knieskerniana Sarg.