Genus Crataegus (Noun)
Meaning
Thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Crataegus, commonly known as hawthorn, is made up of thorny shrubs and small trees native to Europe and Asia.
- Crataegus flowers are typically white or pink and bloom in spring, while the fruit, called haws, are edible and rich in vitamins.
- Walking through the forest, we came across a thorny thicket of Crataegus, its branches tangled and dense.
- The genus Crataegus is often used as a natural hedge or boundary due to its dense growth and thorny stems.
- In traditional medicine, extracts from the genus Crataegus have been used to treat various ailments, such as heart problems and digestive issues.