Crataegus monogyna is commonly known as the hawthorn tree, which is an important plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the rose family and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, as well as its medicinal and culinary uses. Some common synonyms for Crataegus monogyna include the English hawthorn, the May-tree, the thorn-apple tree, the single-seed hawthorn, and the hedgethorn. Hawthorn tree's popularity comes from the medicinal uses of its berries, leaves, and flowers, which have been used to treat heart diseases, digestive problems, anxiety, and high blood pressure.