Hawthorn
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 Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
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Crataegus (Hawthorn) is a large genus of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are found in warm areas of Europe, Asia and North America. The name hawthorn used to be used for the species found only in northern Europe but is now used for the entire genus. It also includes the related Asian genus Rhaphiolepis.
Hawthorn are shrubs and small trees. They grow to 5-15 m tall and have small fruit.
[edit] External links
- Photos of Chinese haw berries
- Key to Crataegus of Western North America
- Medicinal uses of Hawthorn in Armenia
- Edible uses of hawthorns at Plants For A Future
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