Alic
Crataegus meyeri
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4.5 m high. The branches are short and stout. The young twigs have ashy grey hairs. The leaves are dark green and lobed. They are hairy on the upper surface and have a dense coat of greyish hairs underneath. The flowers are white and in sparse clusters. These are 2 cm long. The fruit are small and red.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Asia, Caucasus, Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw and also boiled to make jam.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit, flowers - tea
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.
Its other names
Local names
Alic, Aluc, Gurmut, Hurmut, Rihok, Roguk