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The hawthorn plant (Crataegus spp.), a member of the Rosaceae (rose) family, is a thorny shrub or small tree native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. Due to its morphological diversity, broad ecological tolerance, and long-standing use both ecologically and culturally, it has been extensively studied in botanical literature. The genus, which includes approximately 200 recognized species, has garnered attention in the fields of food science, pharmacology, and public health due to