Common Hawthorn vs Turkish Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna compared with Crataegus turcicus

Key Differences

• Common Hawthorn is Least Concern while Turkish Hawthorn is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Hawthorn	Turkish Hawthorn
Kingdom same	Plantae (พืช)	Plantae (พืช)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)	Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order same	Rosales (อันดับกุหลาบ)	Rosales (อันดับกุหลาบ)
Family same	Rosaceae (Rose Family)	Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus same	Crataegus	Crataegus
Species	Crataegus monogyna	Crataegus turcicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Common Hawthorn and Turkish Hawthorn share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Crataegus.

Conservation Status

Common Hawthorn

LC — Least Concern

Turkish Hawthorn

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Hawthorn	Turkish Hawthorn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Hawthorn

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia).

Turkish Hawthorn

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Common Hawthorn

The common hawthorn, <em>Crataegus monogyna</em>, is a flowering shrub or small tree belonging to the family Rosaceae. This species has one of the widest distributions of any hawthorn, with its range encompassing Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America, reflecting both its native Eurasian distribution and extensive introduction worldwide. <em>Crataegus monogyna</em> is typically found in hedgerows, woodland edges, scrubland, and disturbed habitats across a broad range of temperate climates. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating widespread and stable populations. The species produces white flowers in spring and small red berries, known as haws, in autumn, which provide important food resources for birds and other wildlife. No dietary information has been provided for this species. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.