Crataegus brownii Britton, Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 447. 1900

Leaves: blade broadly elliptic, obovate to ovate, or suborbiculate, 3–5 cm, base broadly cuneate, lobe sinuses shallow, apex obtuse to subacute. Flowers 8–10 mm diam. Pomes ellipsoid.

Flowering Apr–May; fruiting Sep–Oct. Hedgerows, thickets, wood margins, dry areas; 100–300 m; Ky., Mo., Va.

Variety brownii is sporadic in occurrence. It is notable for having small flowers. Reports from Indiana and West Virginia need validation.