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Crataegus nigra
Scientific Name: Crataegus nigra
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Crataegus nigra: The Hungarian Thorn
Crataegus nigra, commonly known as the Hungarian thorn or Hungarian hawthorn, is a fascinating tree species with unique characteristics and a rich history. It belongs to the hawthorn family and has been recognized for its distinctive black fruit.
Considerations for Pets
- This species is a thorn.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus nigra Waldst. & Kit.
- Common Names: Hungarian thorn, Hungarian hawthorn
- Synonym: Crataegus carpathica Lodd. ex Loudon
Taxonomy and Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae (Flowering Plants)
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Genus: Crataegus
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Crataegus nigra is native to central-eastern Europe, specifically the Carpathian Basin and the northern Balkans.
- Countries of origin include Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Albania, and Yugoslavia.
- It is considered rare in some areas of Central Europe.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Crataegus nigra is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 6 meters (approximately 19 feet 8 inches) in height.
- It flowers in May.
Ecological Role
- Crataegus nigra is found in communities along the Danube River branches.
Hardiness
- It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender.
Quirky Facts
- A champion specimen of Crataegus nigra, introduced in 1819, can be found in Greenwich Park, London, measuring 6 meters (19.68 feet) in height as of 2001.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- Euro+Med PlantBase: http://ww2.bgbm.org/euroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?
- BSBI List of British & Irish Vascular Plants and Stoneworts