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Okanagan Valley hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus okanaganensis
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Okanagan Valley Hawthorn (Crataegus okanaganensis)
The Okanagan Valley Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus okanaganensis, is a hawthorn species native to specific regions of western North America.
Considerations for Pets
- Hawthorns, in general, are known to have thorns.
- Hawthorns produce berries (referred to as haws), which may be attractive to some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus okanaganensis Phipps & R.O'Kennon
- Common Name: Okanagan Valley hawthorn
- Genus: Crataegus
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Subspecies: The text mentions Crataegus okanaganensis var. okanaganensis and Crataegus okanaganensis var. wellsii.
- Synonyms: The text also mentions Crataegus okennonii.
Distribution and Habitat
- Crataegus okanaganensis is native to western British Columbia, Washington state, and Montana.
- The plant is associated with the Okanagan Valley region.
Morphological Characteristics
- It grows as a vigorous shrub reaching up to 8 meters in height.
- The text mentions "fruit & foliage," suggesting typical tree/shrub characteristics.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text notes that apple clearwing moths (Synanthedon myopaeformis) are found on hawthorn.
- Mentions of American Goldfinches perched on flowering Hawthorn.
Additional Resources
- The text refers to EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) as a resource for more information.
- The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History is mentioned in relation to a photo.