whitethorn

• Dorniger eurasischer Strauch oder kleiner Baum mit dichten weißen bis roten Blütenständen, gefolgt von dunkelroten Beeren; in Nordamerika eingebürgert.

A thorny Eurasian shrub or small tree that produces dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers, followed by deep red berries; it has become established as an escape in eastern North America.

1. Thorny shrub or small treeC1formal

   A thorny Eurasian shrub or small tree with dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers, followed by deep red berries; also known as hawthorn.

   Dorniger Strauch oder kleiner Baum

   • The whitethorn in the garden is covered in white blossoms this spring.
   • Birds love to eat the red berries from the whitethorn bush.
   • Farmers often plant whitethorn as a natural hedge along fields.

   Synonymehawhawthornmay