whitethorn

• Arbuste ou petit arbre épineux d'Eurasie, produisant des grappes denses de fleurs blanches à écarlates, suivies de baies rouge foncé; naturalisé dans l'est de l'Amérique du Nord.

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.

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

   Aubépine

   • 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.

   Synonymeshawhawthornmay