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confederate hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus mira

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crataegus mira: Confederate Hawthorn

Crataegus mira, commonly known as Confederate Hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus mira Beadle
  • Common Name: Confederate Hawthorn
  • Family: Belongs to the Dicot group.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Confederate Hawthorn's distribution is mapped and shared by gardeners worldwide.
  • Specifically noted as not being found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Watering should occur only when the soil is perfectly dry, typically every 4-5 weeks.

Quirky Facts

  • Alexander Travis Hawthorn, a Confederate Brigadier General, has the same last name as the plant and served in the Confederate Army. There may not be a direct relationship.

Further Information

  • Additional information regarding the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crataegus mira can be found on Discover Life's website.