Cornus foemina explained

Cornus foemina is a species of flowering plant in the Cornaceae known by the common names stiff dogwood[1] and swamp dogwood.[2] [3] It is native to parts of the eastern and southeastern United States.[1]

This plant is a large shrub or small tree up to 15 feet tall with trunks up to 4 inches wide. The bark is smooth or furrowed. The oppositely arranged, deciduous leaves are oval in shape with smooth edges. The inflorescence is a flat-topped cluster of white flowers. The fruit is a blue or purple drupe.[3]

This plant grows in wetlands, often in swampy conditions. It can tolerate moderate amounts of salinity.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Cornus+foemina Cornus foemina.
  2. http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/node/112 Cornus foemina.
  3. http://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_cofo.pdf Cornus foemina.