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hawthorn

Plant

  • Small to medium tree
  • Deciduous
  • Numerous species

Twig

  • Alternate leaf arrangement
  • Sharp-pointed thorns on most species

Leaf

  • Varies by species
  • 1-4" long
  • Ovate to triangular, some species also lobed
  • Toothed edges

Flower

  • ½-⅔" wide
  • In clusters
  • Usually white, some red or pink
  • Many with foul odor

Fruit

  • ½-1" long
  • Round
  • Red when ripe
  • In clusters