familyRosaceae
subfamilyRosaceae subfam. Amygdaloideae
genusCrataegus
sectionCrataegus sect. Coccineae
speciesCrataegus margarettae
Crataegus margarettae var. brownii
3: 199. 1922.
Endemic
Basionym: Crataegus brownii Britton 1: 447. 1900
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 9. Treatment on page 602.
Leaves: blade broadly elliptic, obovate to ovate, or suborbiculate, 3–5 cm, base broadly cuneate, lobe sinuses shallow, apex obtuse to subacute. Flowers 8–10 mm diam. Pomes ellipsoid.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–May; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Hedgerows, thickets, wood margins, dry areas
Elevation: 100–300 m
Discussion
Variety brownii is sporadic in occurrence. It is notable for having small flowers. Reports from Indiana and West Virginia need validation.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.