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Crataegus ×puberis

Scientific Name: Crataegus ×puberis

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crataegus puberis

Crataegus puberis, also known as hawthorn, thornapple, or hawberry, is a species within the genus Crataegus.

Considerations for Pets

  • Many members of the Crataegus genus, including Crataegus puberis, are commonly called hawthorn or thornapple, suggesting the presence of thorns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus puberis Sarg.
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Genus: Crataegus
  • Synonyms and related names:
    • Crataegus x puberis Sarg. (pro sp.) - This suggests a hybrid origin.
    • Crataegus pseudosanguinea Popov ex Pojark.
    • Related ITIS Name: Crataegus x puberis Sarg. (pro sp.) (TSN 24596)
  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 24596

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species is considered native in some locations.

Morphological Characteristics

  • One source mentions that Crataegus durobrivensis, which is close to C. puberis, has thin leaves and fruit that are 1-1.3 cm in diameter, with rose-colored anthers and 20 stamens. This may provide clues to the appearance of C. puberis.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions observations within the genus Crataegus, suggesting interactions with other organisms within its ecosystem.

Resources and Further Information

  • Tropicos: http://www.tropicos.org/
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • iNaturalist.org
  • Discover Life
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • DiversityOfLife.org
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • Gymnosperms.org
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu