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Hawthorn (May Blossom) (Crataegus monogyna) — wildflower of Ireland

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Hawthorn (May Blossom)

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Crataegus monogyna

When hawthorn blooms, all the hedges turn snowy white in May. In Ireland it's called the "fairy tree" — many people refuse to cut it down for fear of bad luck.

Height
1000 cm
Blooms
May
Family
Rose (Rosaceae)
Latin name
Crataegus monogyna
Where to find
  • Hedges everywhere
  • Field boundaries
  • Old farmland