''Pyracantha crenulata'', the Nepalese firethorn, Nepal firethorn or Himalayan firethorn, is a species of

firethorn ''Pyracantha'' (from Greek "fire" and "thorn", hence firethorn) is a genus of large, thorny evergreen shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with common names firethorn or pyracantha. They are native to an area extending from Southwest Europe east t ...

. It is cultivated as an

ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be specially bred cultivars that i ...

. The leaves are used to make herbal tea. The wood can be used to make walking sticks. The

pome In botany, a pome is a type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae. Well-known pomes include the apple, pear, and quince. Etymology The word ''pome'' entered English in the late 14th century, and re ...

fruit is orange-red and are food for birds. It is locally named as Ghingharu(घिंगारू) in Kumaon region of

Uttarakhand Uttarakhand ( , or ; , ), also known as Uttaranchal ( ; the official name until 2007), is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" (literally 'Land of the Gods') due to its religious significance and ...

, India.

Gallery

File:Pyracantha crenulata Berries.jpg, Pyracantha crenulata (Ghingharu) Berries File:Ghingharu Dudholi Dwarahat 1.jpg, Pyracantha crenulata Plant near Dwarahat, Kumaon Uttarakhand

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