Biology:Griffitharia lanata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Griffitharia |
| Species: | G. lanata
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| Binomial name | |
| Griffitharia lanata (D.Don) Rushforth
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Griffitharia lanata, commonly known as hairy rowan, is a species of deciduous tree in the family Rosaceae.[1]
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
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
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
- ↑ "Griffitharia lanata (D.Don) Rushforth | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science" (in en). http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208665-1.
- ↑ Lu Lingdi and Stephen A. Spongberg. "Sorbus insignis". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200011687. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Arjona patagonica". Plants for a Future. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Sorbus+lanata. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
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