Crataegus tracyi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrataegus tracyi is a species of hawthorn from Texas and Mexico. It is a shrub to about 6 m in height with white flowers, round red somewhat hairy fruit, and often with red autumn leaves. It is quite variable in appearance. It is rarely cultivated but has the potential to become a valuable ornamental plant.
Description
A subtropical shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family bearing fruit that can be eaten fresh or cooked and are also suitable for canning.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked, and can be canned.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Other Information
The fruit are canned.
Also Known As
Tejecote
References (1)
- Astrada, E., et al, 2007, Ethnobotany in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 3:8
