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Scarlet Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

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Description:

Pyracantha coccinea is the European species of Firethorn that has been cultivated in gardens since the late 16th century. The tree has small white flowers. It produces small, bright red-orange berries (more correctly pomes).

Habitat:

It ranges from southern Europe to western Asia. Found mostly in woods and hedges.

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Pyracanth - Pyracantha coccinea - Overview, Pyracantha coccinea

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