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A hawthorn tree, Crataegus monogyna in full blossom in May. The hawthorn, also known as the May- tree or whitethorn, is native to the British Isles. Its flowers are symbolic of spring and associated with lovers. Felling a hawthorn tree is traditionally thought to bring bad luck.
Any of a group of shrubs or trees belonging to the rose family, growing abundantly in eastern North America, and also in Europe and Asia. All have alternate, toothed leaves and bear clusters of showy white, pink, or red flowers. Their small applelike fruits can be red, orange, blue, or black. Hawthorns are popular as ornamentals. (Genus Crataegus, family Rosaceae.)
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