Malus hupehensis Malus hupehensis Malus hupehensis, common names Chinese crab apple, Hupeh crab or tea crabapple, is a species of flowering plant in the apple genus "Malus" of the family Rosaceae. It is native to China. "Malus hupehensis" is a vigorous deciduous tree growing to tall and broad. It has pink buds, opening to fragrant white blossoms in Spring. It produces bright red, cherry-sized crab-apples in the Autumn. The plant is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for planting in gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. "Malus" is the ancient Latin name for apple trees. "Hupehensis" means
Karl Malus U.S. Agent then destroyed Malus' equipment and records. Malus has since worked for a variety of criminal organizations, including the Corporation, and the Maggia. He even worked with the Avengers and the Thunderbolts in their efforts to defeat Count Nefaria in exchange for a reduced sentence. During the "Dark Reign" storyline, Karl Malus was researched by Quasimodo as part of its work for Norman Osborn. Karl Malus was recruited by the Wizard to become a new member of the Frightful Four, only to find himself being forcibly made the new host of the Carnage Symbiote. He was eaten by Carnage