Eastern hawthorns
Crataegus aronia
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
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
Ahlat, Alic, Za'roor