Hawthorn
Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna
Family Name: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Thorny shrub or small tree with red berries
Ecosystem: Hedgerows, woodlands
Size: 5–10 metres
Shape: Dense, bushy with thorns
Geographical Origin: Europe
Current Distribution: Europe, North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small white to pink flowers
Seed Types and Size: Hard seeds inside small red berries
Uses: Heart health, spiritual protection
Parts Used: Berries, flowers, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Strengthens the heart, reduces anxiety
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Love, protection
Elemental Association: Air