Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Series Crataegus Rank Species | Order Rosales Genus Crataegus Scientific name Crataegus × media | |
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Similar Crataegus intricata, Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus × lavalleei, Crataegus rhipidophylla, Crataegus chlorosarca | ||
Crataegus × media, is a hybrid between two species in the genus Crataegus (Hawthorn), C. monogyna and C. laevigata, both in series Crataegus. Under the rules of botanical nomenclature the name C. × media covers all intermediate forms between the two parent species, including backcrosses.
Horticulturally significant forms of C. × media include some with double pink or red flowers, including 'Paul's scarlet' and 'Rubra Plena'.
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