Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Scientific name Crataegus tanacetifolia Rank Species | Order Rosales Genus Crataegus Higher classification Hawthorn | |
Series Tanacetifoliae
K.I.Chr. Similar Crataegus orientalis, Crataegus calpodendron, Rosaceae, Crataegus pruinosa, Crataegus succulenta |
Crataegus tanacetifolia, the tansy-leaved thorn, is a species of hawthorn. It is native to Turkey where it occurs on dry slopes or in rocky places, usually on calcareous rocks.
It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 metres in height and 8 metres in width The fruit, is 10-14 mm or up to 25 mm in diameter, orange or rarely red in colour. It can be consumed fresh or cooked.
References
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