Glabrifolia

(Sargent) E. J. Palmer

Ohio J. Sci. 56: 213. 1956.

Endemic
Basionym: Crataegus glabrifolia Sargent Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 74. 1912
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Shrubs, 40–50 dm. Stems: thorns 4–7 cm. Leaf blades: lobe apex rounded, surfaces glabrous. Inflorescence branches glabrous. Flowers 10–14 mm diam. Pomes deep red.


Phenology: Flowering Apr; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Brush
Elevation: 100–200 m

Discussion

Nothovariety glabrifolia is scattered over southern Missouri and southern Ohio.

In spite of the differences from the typical nothovariety, a similar origin is likely.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.