Crataegus germanica
Common Medlar, Medlar
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Crataegus germanica (commonly known as Common Medlar or Medlar) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Crataegus is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, Iraq, Krym, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Washington, Yugoslavia