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Green hawthorn
Crataegus viridis

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The fruit are 6 mm - 30 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The mature fruit are cooked, mashed and sweetened to make butter.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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