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Essex hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus spissa

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

The text mentions the Common Hawthorn, also known by its scientific name Crataegus monogyna. This plant is referenced in the context of its presence in Essex, UK, primarily in hedgerows.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as having thorns, which could pose a risk of injury to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as having thorns, which could pose a risk of injury to children.

Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus monogyna
  • Common Name: Common Hawthorn

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text indicates that the Common Hawthorn is found in Essex, UK, where it grows in hedgerows.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Common Hawthorn is described as a thorny plant.
  • It is known for erupting with masses of creamy-white blossoms in May, "coloring the landscape."
  • It makes a good thick thorny hedge.