Unknown yellow fruits

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Eric in SF, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. Eric in SF

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd say probably Crataegus pubescens (Mexican Hawthorn or Tejocote)
     
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    Dingdingding, some quick googling, and Michael F gets today's prize. Thanks a bunch!

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You should take the 'e' out of your "hawthorne" caption.

    Nathaniel Hawthorne
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    Thanks - spelling it with an 'e' is reflexive. Darn literature classes! =)
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    In Mexico, you can buy them at farmers' markets, they are edible.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Commonly planted Lavalle hawthorn is a hybrid of it, you can see the similarity in the leaves and the structure of the fruits, even though Lavalle hawthorn has reddish fruits.
     

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