Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gaylussacia
ID:
987489

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
rjp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 69 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000986827

Common Names

  • Gaylussacia Hawthorn
  • Gaylussacia Hawthorn
  • Gaylussacia Hawthorn

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Description

Crataegus gaylussacia (also called blue hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to eastern North America and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus gaylussacia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crataegus gaylussacia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus gaylussacia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crataegus gaylussacia

Crataegus gaylussacia is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Species in the Crataegus genus

Crataegus lassa, Crataegus kyrtostyla, Crataegus persimilis, Crataegus ariifolia, Crataegus pruinosa, Crataegus suborbiculata, Crataegus baroussana, Crataegus confinis, Crataegus conjungens, Crataegus drymopila, Crataegus elliptica, Crataegus fruticosa, Crataegus gaylussacia, Crataegus miranda, Crataegus nelsonii, Crataegus okanaganensis, Crataegus okennonii, Crataegus parryana, Crataegus peregrina, Crataegus phippsii, Crataegus pubescens, Crataegus roribacca, Crataegus rosei, Crataegus sejuncta, Crataegus spissiflora, Crataegus vivida, Crataegus korolkowii, Crataegus chlorocarpa, Crataegus atrofusca, Crataegus isfajramensis, Crataegus ferganensis, Crataegus hissarica, Crataegus knorringiana, Crataegus necopinata, Crataegus pamiroalaica, Crataegus poloniensis, Crataegus pseudosanguinea, Crataegus theodori, Crataegus ambigua, Crataegus azarolus, Crataegus chungtienensis, Crataegus dikmensis, Crataegus dzhairensis, Crataegus granatensis, Crataegus heldreichii, Crataegus heterophylloides, Crataegus hupehensis, Crataegus kansuensis, Crataegus karadaghensis, Crataegus klokovii,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

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