Crataegus monogyna (Rosaceae) 254 17
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. The common hawthorn is a shrub or small tree 5–14 metres tall, with a dense crown.
The flowers are produced in spring in corymbs of 5-25 together; each flower is about 10mm diameter, and has five white petals, numerous red stamens, and a single style; they are moderately fragrant. The haw is a small, oval dark red fruit about 10mm long, berry-like, but structurally a pome containing a single seed. Haws are important for wildlife in winter, particularly thrushes and waxwings (from Wikipedia).
Crataegus monogyna (Rosaceae) 254 17
Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, is a species of hawthorn native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. The common hawthorn is a shrub or small tree 5–14 metres tall, with a dense crown.
The flowers are produced in spring in corymbs of 5-25 together; each flower is about 10mm diameter, and has five white petals, numerous red stamens, and a single style; they are moderately fragrant. The haw is a small, oval dark red fruit about 10mm long, berry-like, but structurally a pome containing a single seed. Haws are important for wildlife in winter, particularly thrushes and waxwings (from Wikipedia).