Cornus sericea
Table of Contents
Common Name: Redoiser Dogwood
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Tracheophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Order: Cornales |
| Family: Cornaceae |
| Genus: Cornus |
| Species: Cornus sericea |
Conservation Status
Identifying Features
Redoiser dogwood has distinct red branches.
The leaves are opposite and simple with curved veins following the outer edge of the leaf.
Habitat & Range
Like many dogwoods, this plant grows in moist soils. Its range spreads across much of North America.
Life Cycle
The flowers are white with 4 petals. The fruit is a berry on a red stem.
Featured image by James Dake.
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