hawthorn plant azarole plant PLANTS:CRAZ WIKIPEDIA:Crataegus_azarolus Crataegus azarolus L. Crataegus azarolus is a species of hawthorn known by the common names azarole, mosphilla, and Mediterranean medlar. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and it is grown there and elsewhere as an ornamental tree and for its fruit. It has been used historically for a number of medicinal purposes. crataegus azarolus mediterranean-medlar requires discussion