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willow hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus saligna

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Willow Hawthorn (Crataegus saligna)

Crataegus saligna, commonly known as willow hawthorn, is a hawthorn species that is not widely cultivated and is relatively rare in the wild.

Considerations for Pets

Please note the following considerations regarding the Willow Hawthorn:

  • Hawthorns, in general, are known for having thorns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus saligna Greene
  • Common Name: Willow Hawthorn
  • Synonyms: Crataegus douglasii Lindl. var. duchesnensis S.L. Welsh

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't explicitly detail the native range, it does mention that the species is relatively rare in the wild.

Quirky Facts

  • The text links the names "Willow" and "Hawthorn" to a diverse range of real-world places, objects, and ideas from home construction and room names, to schools and classes, and even to tweed jackets with leather trimming.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Willow hawthorn, along with other species like willow and elder, can provide a habitat for willow tits.
  • The plant is also mentioned in the context of providing food for wildlife when used for hedging.

Further Information

  • A Technical Conservation Assessment for Crataegus saligna Greene (willow hawthorn) can be found on ResearchGate.