Plant · GBIF taxon 9220780
common hawthorn
Crataegus monogynaAlso known as Whitethorn, One-seed Hawthorn
Common hawthorn is a thorny shrub or small tree with deeply lobed leaves and dense clusters of white flowers. Red one-seeded pomes follow the bloom and persist into cooler months, feeding many birds and mammals.
Thorny ShrubHedgerow TreeSpring Bloom
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil
Predators
- Birds
- Browsing mammals
- Leaf-feeding insects
ThreatsLocal plants face hedge removal, severe pruning, fire, disease, and competition from invasive vegetation
HabitatsHedgerows, scrub, woodland edges, grassland margins, roadsides, and urban parks
Life spanLong-lived woody perennial; mature plants may persist for many decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRosaceae
- SpeciesCrataegus monogyna
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild hawthorns have confusing look-alikes; do not eat any part based on this profile, and keep clear of sharp thorns.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Check for deeply lobed leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
- Distance: Keep hands and faces clear of concealed branch thorns.
- Watch: Observe visiting pollinators and birds without removing plant material.
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