red haw

• Nombre común de varias especies de espino (Crataegus), especialmente aquellas con frutos o corteza de tono rojizo, frecuentes en Norteamérica y Europa.

A common name for certain species of hawthorn trees (Crataegus), particularly those with red fruit or red-tinted bark, often found in North America and Europe.

1. A type of hawthorn treeC1formalamerican

   A common name for certain species of hawthorn (Crataegus), especially Crataegus mollis, known for its red fruit.

   Espino rojo

   • The red haw tree is native to the eastern United States.
   • Birds are attracted to the berries of the red haw.
   • The red haw's blossoms appear in early spring.

2. The fruit of the red haw treeC1formalamerican

   The small, red, apple-like fruit (a pome) produced by the red hawthorn tree.

   Fruto del espino albar

   • Red haws can be used to make jelly and wine.
   • The taste of a red haw is slightly sweet and tart.
   • Foragers collected red haws in the autumn.