Crataegus pruinosa (H.L. Wendland) K. Koch var. virella (Ashe) Kruschke. Common name: Hairy Frosted Hawthorn. Phenology: Apr-May; Sep-Nov. Habitat: Open woodlands, rocky uplands. Distribution: NY to WI, s. to n. VA, OH; also in MO, AR, se. OK.
ID notes: The presence of hairs on foliage and inflorescence stems is the primary distinguishing trait of this variety, as other varieties tend to be glabrous or glabrate.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA9, Lance (2014); > Crataegus aspera Sarg.; < Crataegus pruinosa (H.L.Wendl.) K.Koch — GrPl, Il, Pa. Basionym: Crataegus virella Ashe 1902
Links to other floras: = Crataegus pruinosa var. virella - FNA9
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Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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