Crataegus oxyacantha
(L.) Walt.
European hawthorn, Double-flowered white hawthorn
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Summary
Source: WikipediaThe name Crataegus oxyacantha L. has been rejected as being of uncertain application, but is sometimes still used.
Description
A small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The branches are reddish brown and thorny. The leaves are smooth. They are alternate and simple. There are 3-5 lobes in the top half. There are irregular teeth around the edge. The leaves are bright green and glossy on top. The flowers are white and at the end of the branches. The fruit are round and turn red when ripe. They have 2 seeds.
Edible Uses
The round red fruits can be eaten raw or cooked and used in pies and preserves, or dried and added to flour. The young leaves are used for tea, and the seeds serve as a coffee substitute.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked and used in pies and preserves. They can be dried. The dried fruit pulp can be added to flour. The young leaves are used for tea. The seeds are used as a coffee substitute.
Medicinal Uses
No medicinal uses mentioned in the data.
Distribution
Temperate. It will grow in most soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost and drought.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Britain, Croatia, Europe*, Himalayas, Hungary, India, Italy, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Pakistan, Russia, Tunisia, USA,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Notes
There are 200 or more Crataegus species. There is some uncertainty over the scientific name of this species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ban sanjli, Changa, Phindak, Pingyat, Quick-set thorn, Ring, Ringo, Tampassa
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