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Tracy's hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus tracyi
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tracy Hawthorn (Crataegus tracyi)
Tracy Hawthorn, also known as Mountain Hawthorn or Tracy's Hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae (Rose) family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a hawthorn, this plant is likely to have thorns, so be mindful of that when allowing pets near it.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus tracyi Ashe ex Eggl.
- Common Names: Tracy Hawthorn, Mountain Hawthorn, Tracy's Hawthorn
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Synonym: Crataegus montivaga
- USDA Symbol: CRTR
Distribution and Habitat
- Tracy Hawthorn is endemic to Texas.
- It is reported to be the most common hawthorn in West Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a deciduous tree or shrub.
- It blooms white flowers in April.
- It is a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Hawthorns, in general (Crataegus), are native to the Rosaceae Family.
Further Information
- Discover Life: ecology, identification and distribution of Crataegus.
- USDA Plants Database: Interactive Native Range Distribution Map for Crataegus tracyi.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Articles about Crataegus tracyi.
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