''Malus ioensis'', known as the Iowa crab or prairie crabapple, is a species of crabapple tree native to the United States. The most common variety, ''M. ioensis'' var. ''ioensis'', is found primarily in the prairie regions of the upper Mississippi Valley. Another variety, ''M. ioensis'' var. ''texana'', or the Texas crabapple, is found only in a small region of central Texas.''Malus ioensis''
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The Iowa crab can grow up to 10 meters (35 feet) in height. It bears white or pink flowers in the summer and small apple-like berries in the fall.Malus ioensis
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Various wildlife consume the fruit.

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ioensis Crabapples Endemic flora of the United States Flora of the North-Central United States Flora of the United States Flora of the South-Central United States Fruits originating in North America Plants described in 1861 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Malus-stub