Crataegus persimilis
Broad Leaved Cockspur Thorn, Broad Leaved Cockspurthorn
Other regional names: Broadleaf Cockspurthorn +2 more
- Broadleaf Cockspurthorn
- Plum Leaved Hawthorn
- Plumleaf Hawthorn
Also known as: Crataegus cerasina Sarg. +9 more
- Crataegus cerasina Sarg.
- Crataegus crus-galli var. prunifolia Loudon
- Crataegus crus-galli var. prunifolia Torrey & A.Gray
- Crataegus heldebergensis Sargent
- Crataegus laetifica Sarg.
- Crataegus nuda Sarg.
- Crataegus prunifolia (Poir.) Bosc ex DC.
- Crataegus prunifolia (Poir.) Pers.
- Mespilus crus-galli var. prunifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Wenz., 1874
- Mespilus prunifolia Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Crataegus persimilis (commonly known as Broad-Leaved Cockspur-Thorn) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Crataegus genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain