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48d. Crataegus mollis (Torrey & A. Gray) Scheele var. viburnifolia (Sargent) Lance, Phytoneuron. 2011–3: 6. 2011.

Crataegus viburnifolia Sargent, Trees & Shrubs 2: 145. 1911; C. brazoria Sargent var. viburnifolia (Sargent) J. B. Phipps

Stems: twigs ± straight; thorns on twigs absent or few. Leaf blades usually ± broadly ovate, lobes 2–4 per side, sinuses shallow (LII 8–15%), lobe apex subacute to obtuse. Stamens 20. Pomes yellow, ˂to 25 mm diam.˃. 2n = 51.

Flowering Mar; fruiting Sep–Oct. Rich alluvial soil, brushy habitats; 10–50 m; Tex.

Variety viburnifolia occurs in southeastern Texas. The pure form of the variety is occasionally encountered. Yellow-fruited plants similar to var. viburnifolia with deeply incised leaves and salmon anthers are perhaps hybrids with Crataegus texana.


 

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