Crataegus visenda
Beadle
Rosaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrataegus visenda is a species of hawthorn from the southeastern United States, in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. It is a large shrub or small tree to 10 m tall. It has been considered as a synonym of Crataegus flava Aiton (Ref. USDA Plants Profile)
Description
A shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family found in subtropical Florida, bearing yellow fruit with a reddish tinge.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Florida.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Crataegus arrogans BeadleCrataegus sodalis BeadleCrataegus tristis Beadle
References (2)
- NYBG herbarium "edible"
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 98
