Crataegus Oxyacantha (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen hawthorn of southeastern Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Crataegus oxyacantha serves as a shelter and food source for numerous bird species throughout southeastern Europe.
- The crataegus oxyacantha found in this region provides rich habitat diversity for local wildlife.
- In traditional southeastern European medicine, the crataegus oxyacantha has been used to treat heart conditions.
- Crataegus oxyacantha is relatively small in size compared to other evergreen hawthorns but still supports an immense amount of biodiversity.
- Although the crataegus oxyacantha can live for over 100 years, its numbers have been rapidly declining in parts of southeastern Europe.