Common hawthorn

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Crataegus monogyna

Common hawthorn, a reference photo
Photo: Elstro · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Crataegus monogyna, known as common hawthorn, may tree, whitethorn, one-seed hawthorn, or single-seeded hawthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It grows to about 10 metres (33 feet) tall, producing hermaphrodite flowers in late spring. The berry-like pomes (known as haws) contain a stone-encased seed.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Common hawthorn being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Species
Crataegus monogyna

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