Pear Hawthorn (Noun)
Meaning
Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The unique characteristic of the pear-hawthorn is its edible and nearly thornless stems.
- Botanists consider the pear-hawthorn to be one of the least hazardous thorny trees to plant.
- While researching regional hawthorns, Dr. Kim encountered the exceptional pear-hawthorn specimen with bigger than usual pear-shaped fruits.
- Planters suggest mixing ornamental varieties, including pear-hawthorn and smaller succulents for backyard scenery.
- Crataegus, more specifically pear-hawthorn berries have rich antirrhininid medicinal and antibacterial attributes and require deepened cultivation processes