SafePlants

Sawtooth Hawthorn (Crataegus viburnifolia)

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions "sawtooth" edges. While not explicitly stated for Crataegus viburnifolia, other hawthorns are noted for having thorns, which could present a physical hazard.

Considerations for Children

• The text mentions "sawtooth" edges. While not explicitly stated for Crataegus viburnifolia, other hawthorns are noted for having thorns, which could present a physical hazard.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Crataegus viburnifolia Sarg.
• Common Name: Sawtooth Hawthorn

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Rosaceae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Accepted Name: Crataegus brazoria var. viburnifolia (Sarg.)
• Synonyms: (The text implies there are synonyms, indicated by "s", but does not list them explicitly).

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions the plant's presence in Texas (TX).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• The Sawtooth Hawthorn can grow as a tree or shrub.
• It is a perennial plant.
• One source describes a leaf with a distinct saw-tooth margin, although this is in reference to a different Hawthorn species (Washington Hawthorn, Crataegus phaenopyrum).

Interactions with Other Organisms

• One source mentions that apple and hawthorn infesting races of Rhagoletis pomonella have been correlated to latitudinal periodicity in a circadian gene.

Resources and Further Information

• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): The text mentions a related ITIS name (Crataegus viburnifolia Sarg., TSN 501785).
• Dave's Garden: A community website for gardeners to share tips and ideas.
• MyTreeDB: A database that may contain information about Crataegus viburnifolia.
• Sawtooth Botanical Garden: A botanical garden with a collection of trees and shrubs.