familyRosaceae
subfamilyRosaceae subfam. Amygdaloideae
genusCrataegus
sectionCrataegus sect. Coccineae
speciesCrataegus margaretta
Crataegus margaretta var. margaretta
Endemic
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 9. Treatment on page 602.
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Leaves: blade broadly elliptic to suborbiculate, 3–5 cm, base broadly cuneate, lobe sinuses ± shallow to ± deep, apex obtuse to subacute. Flowers 12–17 mm diam. Pomes broadly ellipsoid to suborbicular.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–May; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Hedgerows, thickets, wood margins, dry areas
Elevation: 100–300 m
Distribution
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Ont., Ill., Ind., Iowa, Ky., Mich., Mo., Ohio, Pa., Va., W.Va., Wis.
Discussion
Variety margaretta is the most common variety, occurring nearly throughout the range of the species. It has an uncommon form with distinctly pubescent inflorescences.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
None.