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Great Smoky Mountain hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus penita
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Great Smoky Mountain Hawthorn (Crataegus penita)
The Great Smoky Mountain Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus penita, is a tree species found in a specific region of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Hawthorns generally have thorns, which could pose a physical hazard to pets.
- The text mentions hawthorn berries, and that the "fruit is bitter". Berries could be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- Hawthorns generally have thorns, which could pose a physical hazard to children.
- The text mentions hawthorn berries, and that the "fruit is bitter". Berries could be attractive to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus penita Beadle
- Common Name: Great Smoky Mountain Hawthorn
- Order: Rosales
- Family: Rosaceae (roses)
- Genus: Crataegus L. (hawthorns, aubpines)
- Species: Crataegus penita Beadle
- Synonyms: Crataegus pruinosa (triangle-leaved hawthorn)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Great Smoky Mountain Hawthorn is specifically associated with the Great Smoky Mountains region, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- The tree is perennial.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Black bears have been observed feasting on hawthorn berries in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Further Information
- The Flora of Great Smoky Mountains National Park: An Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Plants and Trees of the Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association, Gatlinburg, TN.