Crataegus Monogyna (Noun)
Meaning
European hawthorn having deeply cleft leaves and bright red fruits; widely cultivated in many varieties and often grown as impenetrable hedges; established as an escape in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Crataegus monogyna, also known as the European hawthorn, has thick, deeply cleft leaves that provide shelter for numerous birds.
- The fruit of the crataegus monogyna is bright red and berry-like, making it a popular choice for ornamental hedges.
- Landscapers often choose to use crataegus monogyna as a natural barrier due to its dense thorns and compact growth.
- Several popular varieties of crataegus monogyna have become established as garden ornamentals through the years, prized for their hardiness and flowering seasons.
- Wild escapees of the crataegus monogyna from cultivation have successfully adapted in eastern North America where they can be seen thriving along woodland edges.