Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Hawthorn

Botanical Names

crataegus laevigata, crataegus oxyancantha, crataegus monogyna

Common Names

harthorne, haw, hawthorne, asshan zha, English hawthorn, hedgethorn, may tree, maybush, maythorn, mayflower, whitethorn, hagedorn, thorn-apple tree, quick set

Plant Description

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub, or small tree, that grows 5 - 13 feet tall and is found in Europe, West Asia, North America, and North Africa. It is part of the rose family. Hawthorn produces white flowers and red to black berries called haws that are about the size of a blueberry.

Parts of Hawthorn Used in Dietary Supplements

The fruit of the Hawthorn is commonly used in herbal supplements.