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Crataegus ×notha

Scientific Name: Crataegus ×notha

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crataegus notha

Crataegus notha, also known as hawthorn, is a plant species described by Charles Sprague Sargent.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Crataegus is commonly known as hawthorn or thornapple, suggesting the presence of thorns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus notha Sarg.
  • Common Names: Hawthorn, thornapple, hawberry
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Genus: Crataegus
  • Synonyms/Related Names: Crataegus x notha Sarg., Crataegus notabilis Sarg.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Crataegus is found in northern temperate regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Specific mentions include North Carolina, Quebec, and other regions of North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The name "hawthorn" is derived from the Greek word "kratos" (strength) and "akis" (sharp tip), referring to the plant's thorns.

Naming Information

  • Crataegus notha was described and named by Charles Sprague Sargent, and the name is considered validly published.

Further Information

  • United States National Herbarium
  • Herbarium of the Arnold Arboretum (A), A00017022
  • Tropicos database
  • Discover Life
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • ResearchGate (for the publication "Introduction to the red-fruited hawthorns (Crataegus, Rosaceae) of western North America")