Category Archives: Hawthorn

Hawthorn (Crataegus): A Highly Nutritious Plant

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Hawthorn (Crataegus) is also commonly called thornapple, May-tree, white thorn or hawberry. Hawthorn is a group of trees that belong to the Rosaceae or rose family. Hawthorn is native to Northern temperate regions and has a very wide distribution. In … Continue reading →

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Edible Plants in the United Kingdom

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Hawthorn for Cardiovascular Health

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is a European thorny shrub that is often found in hedgerows, hence its alternative name hedgethorn. Its trimmed presence in hedgerows hides its usual size, with the hawthorn three being able to reach heights of around 10 … Continue reading →

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