Crataegus
- noun
- /ˈkreɪtɪɡəs/
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Crataegus
- Botanists classify many species of hawthorn under the genus Crataegus.
- Crataegus hawthorn
Examples
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Birds often feed on the bright berries produced by Crataegus trees in autumn.
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Many birds are attracted to the Crataegus berries.
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The Crataegus hedge in the garden blooms with delicate white flowers each spring.
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The Crataegus tree blooms beautifully in the spring.
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The Crataegus tree is known for its beautiful pink flowers in the spring.
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In many gardens, Crataegus is planted for its vibrant red berries that attract birds.
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The thorns of the Crataegus shrub make it an effective natural fence in rural areas.
Synonyms
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A small tree or bush with white spring flowers and red berries
A group of thorny shrubs and small trees related to roses, called hawthorns
Compounds
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A small tree or bush from the eastern United States with few thorns, white flower clusters, and bright orange-red berries
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A North American hawthorn tree or shrub with upright branches, almost no thorns, and pear-shaped berries
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A small North American tree with red berries and clusters of pink-red flowers
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A small American tree with red fruit and soft hairy leaves
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A small tree with long sharp thorns and red fruit often planted in gardens
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A small thorny tree with groups of white flowers and red berries
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A North American small tree with red berries and very hairy leaves and stems
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A small evergreen hawthorn tree with white flowers and red berries
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A thorny hawthorn shrub or small tree with white to red flowers and bright red berries
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A small tree or bush with groups of pink red flowers and red berries
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A small American tree with upright branches, almost no thorns, and pear-shaped berries
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A small tree from the southern United States that has red, tart fruit used for jam
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A group of thorny shrubs and small trees related to roses, called hawthorns
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crataegus comes from the old Greek name krataigos, built from the root kratos meaning 'strength', because the hawthorn has very hard wood and strong branches. So the scientific name points to the plant's tough wood and sharp thorns.