In 1753 Linnaeus introduced the name C oxyacantha for the single species of which he was aware .
In 1753 Linnaeus described it in such a way that the name became used for various species , including both the midland and the common hawthorn .
In 1753 Linnaeus introduced the name C oxyacantha for the single species of which he was aware , but described it in such a way that the name became used for various species , including both the midland and the common hawthorn .