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Crataegus laevigata (Poir.) DC.

Midland hawthorn (Rosaceae)

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Crataegus laevigata is similar to Crataegus monogyna, but its leaves are much less divided, with veins that bend towards the apex, rather than away; it is mostly found in central and south-eastern England.

Wormleighton (VC38: Warwickshire); 2011-04-29

 Midland hawthorn / Crataegus laevigata: _Crataegus laevigata_ is similar to _Crataegus monogyna_, but its leaves are much less divided, with veins that bend towards the apex, rather than away; it is mostly found in central and south-eastern England.

The flowers of Crataegus laevigata normally have 2 stigmas, whereas those of Crataegus monogyna almost always have only 1.

Wormleighton (VC38: Warwickshire); 2011-04-29

 Midland hawthorn / Crataegus laevigata: The flowers of _Crataegus laevigata_ normally have 2 stigmas, whereas those of _Crataegus monogyna_ almost always have only 1.

The 2 stigmas can still be seen at the tip of the fruit.

South Harefield (VC21: Middlesex); 2015-09-12

 Midland hawthorn / Crataegus laevigata: The 2 stigmas can still be seen at the tip of the fruit.

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