Crataegus orientalis
Pall. ex M. Bieb.
Eastern thorn, Silver hawthorn
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrataegus orientalis, known as oriental hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn native to the Mediterranean region, Turkey, Caucasia, Crimea, and western Iran, with fruits that are orange or various shades of red. This species is highly variable. Knud Ib Christensen in his monograph divides it into four subspecies: C. orientalis subsp. orientalis C. orientalis subsp. pojarkovae (Kossych) Byatt has orange fruit. C. orientalis subsp. presliana K.I.Chr. C. orientalis subsp. szovitsii (Pojarkova) K.I.Chr.
Description
A small spreading tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 5 m tall. It spreads 2 m wide. The leaves are furry and grey-green. The leaves turn yellow in autumn. They are 5 cm long and have lobes. There are teeth along the edge near the tip. The flowers are whitish-pink. They have 5 petals. The fruit are large orange-red berries. They are 2 cm long.
Edible Uses
In Caucasia the fruits are either eaten raw or used to make a type of sweet bread.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten especially by children. The flowering shoots are used for tea.
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Distribution
A temperate plant. It will grow in most soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost and drought.
Where It Grows
Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Britain, Caucasus, Europe*, Georgia, Greece, Mediterranean, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Notes
Medlar is grafted onto this plant due to its hardiness.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | — | — | — | — | 5.4 | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aluc, Heluje, Risok, Sari alic, Sez, Sinz
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- Gundogdu, M., et al, 2014, Organic acids, sugars, vitamin C and some pomological characteristics of eleven hawthorn species (Crataegus spp.) from Turkey. Biological Research 47:21
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