Hawthorn  (Crataegus monogyna)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Calcareous: containing free calcium carbonate, chalky.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Feb 2003): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Humphries. C.J., Press, J.R. & Sutton, D.A. (2000) Hamlyn guide to trees of Britain and Europe. Hamlyn, London.
  3. Mabey, R. (1996) Flora Britannica. Sinclair-Stevenson, London.
  4. Press, B. (1996) Collins Wild Guide: Trees. Harper Collins Publishers, London.
  5. Preston, C.D., Pearman, D. A., Dines, T.D. (2002) New Atlas of the Flora of Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, London.
  6. British Trees: hawthorn (Feb 2003): http://www.british-trees.com/guide/hawthorn.htm
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