Plants for a Mary Garden: Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Karen Meyers Hawthorn has a long history in folklore, religion and herbal medicine. In ancient times it was associated with fertility and used as a charm to ward off witchcraft and vampires…
Plant Profile: Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Karen Common hawthorn is a thorny deciduous shrub or small tree and a member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes cherry, lady’s mantle and almond. It is native to…