Griffitharia lanata, commonly known as hairy rowan, is a species of deciduous tree in the family Rosaceae.[1]

Griffitharia lanata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Griffitharia
Species:
G. lanata
Binomial name
Griffitharia lanata
(D.Don) Rushforth
Synonyms
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  • Aria kamaonensis M.Roem.
  • Aria lanata (D.Don) Decne.
  • Cormus lanata (D.Don) Koehne
  • Micromeles lanata (D.Don) Mezhenskyj
  • Pyrus kamaonensis Wall. ex G.Don
  • Pyrus lanata D.Don
  • Sorbus kamunensis S.Schauer
  • Sorbus lanata (D.Don) S.Schauer
  • Aria kumaonensis (Strachey & Winterb.) Decne.
  • Pyrus kumaonensis Strachey & Winterb.

It measures 10–12 metres (33–39 ft) tall, rarely a shrub. G. lanata is a fruit bearing tree that flowers in May. It can grow in loamy, sandy and clay soils. G. lanata can grow in complete sunlight or semi-shaded areas. It can withstand high wind speeds, but few other harsh conditions. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in stone gardens, parks and yards.[2]

Fruit

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The fruit of G. lanata grows in bunches with fruit of 1-3 cm in diameter. The seeds of this fruit contain trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide.[3] This is not harmful as there is only a very small amount present in the seeds. There are no known medicinal properties of G. lanata and its fruit.[citation needed]

Distribution

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G. lanata is found in cooler areas of the northern hemisphere. It is native to eastern China and the Himalayas,[3] but are also found in high grazing pastures of the British Isles.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Griffitharia lanata (D.Don) Rushforth | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. ^ Lu Lingdi and Stephen A. Spongberg. "Sorbus insignis". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Arjona patagonica". pfaf.org. Plants for a Future. Retrieved 12 January 2015.