Pyrus spinosa L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Rosaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Pyrus spinosa L.

  • Description

    Species Description - Is also sometimes found in our range. It is smaller and spinier than P. domestica, with smaller lvs (2–4 cm), and smaller, inedible fr 1–1.5 cm.

  • Common Names

    blackthorn, sloe