familyRosaceae
subfamilyRosaceae subfam. Amygdaloideae
genusCrataegus
speciesCrataegus ×sicca
nothovarietyGlabrifolia
Glabrifolia
Ohio J. Sci. 56: 213. 1956.
Endemic
Basionym: Crataegus glabrifolia Sargent
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 9. Treatment on page 642.
Revision as of 00:03, 27 July 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
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.