Fleshy hawthorn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fleshy hawthorn |
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Crataegus
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succulenta
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C. ambrosia Sarg. |
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The Fleshy Hawthorn (Crataegus succulenta) is a type of hawthorn tree. It is also known as the Succulent Hawthorn or Round-fruited Cockspurthorn. This plant is famous for growing across a very large area in North America.
Where the Fleshy Hawthorn Grows
This hawthorn species is found in many places. It grows across much of southern Canada. In the United States, you can find it as far south as Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Because it grows in so many different areas, there are many slightly different forms of the plant. Scientists sometimes give these forms different names, but they are all still considered part of the same Crataegus succulenta family.
Plant Family Connections
The Fleshy Hawthorn is an important plant in its family. Scientists believe it is one of the parent plants for another hawthorn species. This other species is called Crataegus persimilis. The Fleshy Hawthorn, along with Crataegus crus-galli, helped create this new type of hawthorn.
What Can You Do With Its Fruit?
The fruit of the Fleshy Hawthorn is safe to eat. People can use these fruits to make tasty jelly. You can also crush the fruit to make a type of tea. It's a useful plant with edible berries!
