Manzanilla, Mexican hawthorn
Crataegus mexicana

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall.

There are 200 or more Crataegus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can be in mixed forests and cloud forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala (country/location of origin), Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

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

Tejocote

Synonyms

Crataegus stipulosa (Kunth) Steud.; Mespilus stipulosa Kunth;