Organisms

Crataegus

A genus in the family ROSACEAE of shrubs and small trees native to the North Temperate Zone. It is best known for a traditional medication for the heart.

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Abstract

A genus in the family ROSACEAE of shrubs and small trees native to the North Temperate Zone. It is best known for a traditional medication for the heart.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Crataegus laevigata
  • Crataegus monogyna
  • Hawthorn
  • Hawthorns

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; use Rosales 1998-2001, use PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-1997; for HAWTHORN use ROSALES 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Rosales (1988-2001)

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Tree Number

  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.937w.500w.177w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Crataegus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027825. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027825
  2. Crataegus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus
  3. Crataegus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132557