CRATAEGUS OXYACANTHA
Botanical name Crataegus oxyacantha Family Rosaceae Common names Hawthron , thron apple Hawthorn is a thorny tree that thrives in hedgerows and fields in the temperate regions of Europe and the British Isles . Its name originates from the Greek word kratos meaning strength and refers to the nature of the wood. Other names include white thorn and hogberry. It blooms in May producing luscious red fruits and hence receives one of its most popular names, May-blossom. Part used Berry Folklore Crataegus was regarded as a valuable heart remedy as far back as the Middle Ages. The Crataegus was considered sacred in early times and believed to furnish the Crown of Thorns. Legend has it that between AD30-63 Joseph of Aramathea came to England and planted his hawthorn staff in Glastonbury soil. This became known as the Glastonbury Thorn and grew and bl