Common Hawthorn Flower Taken at Troon on 19th May 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Taken at Baron's Haugh on 20th May 2020 using Nikomn D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens. Fruit Taken at Doonfoot on 6th October 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Common Hawthorn. Species : Order: Family: Local names: Crataegus monogyna. Rosales. Rosaceae One-seed Hawthorn Tree Height: Flowers: Fruits: Feature: 15 - 40 feet. The hermaphrodite flowers are produced in late spring. Each flower is about 10 mm diameter, and has five white petals, numerous red stamens, and a single style; they are moderately fragrant. The flowers are pollinated by midges, bees and other insects and later in the year bear numerous berries or  'haws' The' haw' is a small, oval dark red fruit about 10 mm long, berry-like, but structurally a pome containing a single seed. Haws are important for wildlife in winter, particularly for thrushes and waxwings; these birds eat the haws and disperse the seeds in their droppings. The haws, are edible raw but are commonly made into jellies, jams, and syrups, used to make wine, or to add flavour to brandy.