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Suksdorf's hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus suksdorfii
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Suksdorf's Hawthorn (Crataegus suksdorfii)
Suksdorf's Hawthorn is a fascinating member of the plant kingdom, primarily found in the Pacific Northwest. This page provides an overview of its key characteristics, distribution, and other interesting details.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has thorns, which could pose a physical hazard.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has thorns, which could pose a physical hazard.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Crataegus suksdorfii
- Common Names: Suksdorf's hawthorn, black hawthorn, huckleberry hawthorn
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Synonyms: Crataegus gaylussacia, Crataegus douglasii var. suksdorfii
- Classification: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and central and northern California.
- Prefers moist-to-wet clay soils in sunny habitats. It can be found on the Willamette Valley floor and occasionally into foothills.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub or small tree, ranging in height from 1 to 12 meters.
- Bark is rough and scaly with a gray coloration on older branches.
- Thorns are typically short, ranging from 10-15 mm in length.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Suksdorf's hawthorn is a known host for Rhagoletis pomonella, the apple maggot fly.
Further Information
- Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Discover Life