Crataegus tanacetifolia
| Crataegus tanacetifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Crataegus |
| Series: | Tanacetifoliae K.I.Chr.[1] |
| Species: | C. tanacetifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Crataegus tanacetifolia (Poir.) Pers. | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Mespilus tanacetifolia Poir. | |
Crataegus tanacetifolia (Tansy-leaved Thorn) is a species of hawthorn. It is native to Turkey where it occurs on dry slopes[2] or in rocky places, usually on calcareous rocks.[1]
It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 metres in height[1] and 8 metres in width[2] The fruit, is 10-14 mm[1] or up to 25 mm[2] in diameter, orange or rarely red in colour.[1] It can be consumed fresh or cooked.
See also
References and external links
- 1 2 3 4 5 Christensen, K.I. (1992). Revision of Crataegus sect. Crataegus and nothosect. Crataeguineae (Rosaceae-Maloideae) in the Old World. Systematic Botany Monographs. 35: 1–199.
- 1 2 3 Plants for a Future.
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