Crataegus mexicana
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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
- ↑ 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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