Hawthorn – Crataegus SPP.: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Heart Herb of Wild Plants

Hawthorn – Crataegus Spp.

While we have other thorny trees, no other “shrub” in Canada has these awl like thorns. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), despite its thorny appearance, is both an edible and strongly medicinal plant. Be very careful with the thorns – don’t poke your eye out! They are scary sharp! Northern shrikes have been seen impaling their dinner …

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