Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
1011116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 1: 113 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010454

Common Names

  • Downy Hawthorn
  • Downy Thorn
  • Downy Hawthorn Thorn

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Description

Crataegus lanuginosa (also called Downy Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree or shrub with white flowers and small, red fruits. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus lanuginosa is a species of hawthorn that is native to the eastern United States. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used in jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus lanuginosa are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Where to Find Crataegus lanuginosa

Crataegus lanuginosa is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

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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