English Hawthorn, May Thorn
It is a temperate plant. It is native to Europe. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It grows in areas with regular rain. It grows in full sun. It grows in the Sahara. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. It can tolerate frost and snow. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Alic, Aluc, Arc, Calabriche, Common Hawthorn, Dara givij, Digdigan, Enovrati glog, Espinero, Espino albar, Galaginya, Galagonya, Geyikdikeni, Glog, Gloginja, Gloginje, Gogic, Guhujsor, Hedgerow Thorn, Hloh, Istengyumolcs, Istengyumolcsfa, Kirmizi alic, Majoleto, Majuelo, Majueta, Morrisi, Murrisi, Okuzgotu, One-seeded hawthorn, Paducel, Peumo alemain, Quickthorn Haw, Singleseed Hawthorn, Sipka, Yemisen
Synonyms
- Crataegus aegeica Pojark
- Crataegus alemanniensis Cinovskis
- and several others
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaves, Flowers, Leaves - tea, Seeds
Where does English Hawthorn grow?
Found in: Africa, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Caucasus, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Europe, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Moldova, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, United States
Notes: There are 200 or more Crataegus species. It can be invasive.
Status: Fruit are sold in local markets.
Growing English Hawthorn, May Thorn
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment before they will germinate. Plants can also be grafted.
Edible Uses: The fruit can be eaten fresh or made into jellies which are rich in Vitamin C. They are also ground into flour. The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. The young leaves are added to tossed salads. The young buds are used in spring puddings. The flowers are mixed with sugar and brandy and made into a liqueur. They are also used in syrups and sweet puddings. Dried leaves are used for tea.
Production: It is fast growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | 4.1 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 0.3 |
English Hawthorn, May Thorn Photos
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