Cornus foemina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Cornales |
Family: | Cornaceae |
Genus: | Cornus |
Subgenus: | Cornus subg. Kraniopsis |
Species: | C. foemina
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Binomial name | |
Cornus foemina | |
Generalized natural range of Cornus foemina | |
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Cornus foemina is a species of flowering plant in the Cornaceae known by the common names stiff dogwood [3] and swamp dogwood. [4] [5] It is native to parts of the eastern and southeastern United States. [3]
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. [5]
This plant grows in wetlands, often in swampy conditions. It can tolerate moderate amounts of salinity. [5]