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Crataegus spathulata

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Crataegus spathulata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Crataegus
Species:
C. spathulata
Binomial name
Crataegus spathulata

Crataegus spathulata is a species of hawthorn known by the common name littlehip hawthorn. It is native to the southeastern United States.[2] It has very attractive small delicate leaves with a bluish appearance, pretty flowers and small orange to red fruit.[3]

Bark of C. spathulata

References

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  1. ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2020). "Crataegus spathulata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T152908183A152908185. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T152908183A152908185.en. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  2. ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "​Crataegus spathulata​". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  3. ^ Phipps, J.B.; O’Kennon, R.J.; Lance, R.W. (2003). Hawthorns and medlars. Cambridge, U.K.: Royal Horticultural Society. ISBN 0881925918.
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