Crataegus spathulata
Crataegus spathulata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Crataegus |
Series: | Microcarpae (Loudon) Rehder[1] |
Species: | C. spathulata |
Binomial name | |
Crataegus spathulata Michx. | |
Crataegus spathulata is a species hawthorn known by the common name littlehip hawthorn. It is native to the southeastern United States. It has very attractive small delicate leaves with a bluish appearance, pretty flowers and small orange to red fruit.[1]
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Bark of C. spathulata
References and external links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Phipps, J.B., O’Kennon, R.J., Lance, R.W. (2003). Hawthorns and medlars. Royal Horticultural Society, Cambridge, U.K.
- Littlehip Hawthorn, Crataegus spathulata Mich." (Floyd County, Northwest Georgia, Southeastern United States)
- USDA Plants Profile