familyRosaceae
subfamilyRosaceae subfam. Amygdaloideae
genusCrataegus
sectionCrataegus sect. Coccineae
speciesCrataegus mollis
Difference between revisions of "Crataegus mollis var. viburnifolia"
Phytoneuron 2011–3: 6. 2011.
Conservation concernEndemic
Basionym: Crataegus viburnifolia Sargent Trees & Shrubs 2: 145. 1911
Synonyms: C. brazoria var. viburnifolia (Sargent) J. B. Phipps
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Revision as of 20:39, 24 September 2019
Stems: twigs ± straight; thorns on twigs absent or few. Leaf blades usually ± broadly ovate, lobes 2–4 per side, sinuses shallow (LII 8–15%), lobe apex subacute to obtuse. Stamens 20. Pomes yellow, to 25 mm diam.. 2n = 51.
Phenology: Flowering Mar; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Rich alluvial soil, brushy habitats
Elevation: 10–50 m
Discussion
Variety viburnifolia occurs in southeastern Texas. The pure form of the variety is occasionally encountered. Yellow-fruited plants similar to var. viburnifolia with deeply incised leaves and salmon anthers are perhaps hybrids with Crataegus texana.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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