Classified within the Rosaceae family, the genus Crataegus is a large group comprising 365 taxa. It is widespread across North America and Europe, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with temperate climate conditions. It features a mix of trees and shrubs.
Data Profile
Taxonomic Scale: 365 taxa (292 base species, 73 variants).
Centers of Diversity: North America (242), Temperate Asia (97), Europe (57)
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