Pyracanth is a woody shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is also known as firethorn, scarlet firethorn, or Cotoneaster. This plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Pyracanth is a thorny shrub that bears clusters of intermixed white or pink flowers, and then produces small fruits known as pyracantha berries that are typically red, orange, or yellowish-orange in colour. The plant is widely used for ornamental purposes due to its bright, attractive colours. Some of the common synonyms for pyracanth include thorny firethorn, evergreen firethorn, and firethorn cotoneaster.