May Hawthorn
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| Crataegus aestivalis (Walter) Torr. & Gray |
The May Hawthorn, Crataegus aestivalis, is a shrub or small tree of the southeastern United States that grows in low-lying or wet areas. The fruits are known as "mayhaws" and are harvested by some people for use in making mayhaw jelly, a delicacy treasured by those few lucky enough to know it. The jelly is of a warm rosy color with a delicate, feral flavor. It is sometimes commercially available at farm stands or specialty southern food stores.
