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Latest revision as of 02:21, 18 December 2017

Crataegus mexicana
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C. mexicana
Binomial name
Crataegus mexicana
Synonyms

C. stipulacea Lodd. nom. nud.
C. stipulosa (Kunth) Steud.

Crataegus mexicana or tejocote is a hawthorn native to Mexico, which bears fruits which are large for hawthorns and may be eaten raw or cooked. They are a traditional ingredient in ponche Christmas punch along with sugar and spices.

References

  1. Phipps, J.B.; Robertson, K.R.; Smith, P.G.; Rohrer, J.R. (1990). A checklist of the subfamily Maloideae (Rosaceae). Canadian Journal of Botany. 68(10): 2209–2269.

Acknowledgements

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