Hubei hawthorn
Crataegus hupehensis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-5 m high. The small branches are thorny. The leaves are oval and 8-10 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The base is rounded. There are teeth along the edge or slight lobes. The flowers are white and 1 cm across. They are at the ends of side shoots. The fruit are red and 2.5 cm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It is native to central and western China. It grows in thickets on slopes between 500-2,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China
How it is used for food
The 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
Mianli, Mianlizi, Yeshanzha