KnowraRowanRowanA deciduous tree or shrub in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus aucuparia, known for clusters of red or orange berries.BriefConnectSorbus aucuparia: A Eurasian rowan species with pinnate leaves and clusters of orange-red berries. This is the species most often meant by rowan.Rowan jelly: A preserve made from rowan fruits, often served with savory foods. Cooking transforms the astringent fruits into a tart, distinctive jelly.Sorbus aria: A European whitebeam tree with broad leaves that are pale and felted underneath. Its broad, silvery-backed leaves contrast with the typical rowan’s divided foliage.Celtic mythology: The traditional religious stories and supernatural narratives of Celtic-speaking peoples. Rowan appears in Celtic traditions as a protective tree.Rosaceae: A large flowering-plant family that includes roses, apples, cherries, and rowans. Rowan belongs to this diverse family of flowering plants.Rowan wine: An alcoholic drink fermented from rowan fruits, sometimes blended with other fruits. The fruits can be fermented, though their bitterness often calls for balancing.Sorbus domestica: A Mediterranean tree known as the service tree, bearing pear-shaped or apple-shaped fruits. This close relative shows that Sorbus fruits need not resemble small berries.Norse mythology: The myths and religious traditions of pre-Christian Norse-speaking peoples. Rowan is associated in Norse tradition with protection and Thor.Pinnate leaf: A compound leaf with leaflets arranged along both sides of a central axis. Rowan leaves are typically divided into paired leaflets along a central stalk.Woodworking: The craft of shaping wood into useful or decorative objects. Rowan wood has been used for small tools and turned objects.Show all 21Linked from 1 pageWaxwingRelated: Rowan berries are a major winter food for Bohemian Waxwings.