Griffitharia lanata

"Sorbus lanata" redirects here. For the two other species of that name as described by Boiss. and Kit. respectively, they are currently unplaced and cannot be brought into synonymy.

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

Griffitharia lanata
Scientific classification
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
List 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

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]}