Cornus foemina
From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
| Cornus foemina | |
|---|---|
| File:Cornus foemina.png | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| (unranked): | |
| (unranked): | |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | |
| Subgenus: |
Kraniopsis
|
| Species: |
C. foemina
|
| Binomial name | |
| Cornus foemina |
|
| File:Cornus foemina range map 1.png | |
| Natural range of Cornus foemina | |
| Synonyms | |
|
|
Lua error in Module:Taxonbar/candidate at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cornus foemina. NatureServe.
- ↑ Cornus foemina. University of Florida Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cornus foemina. USDA NRCS Plant Fact Sheet.
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons- USDA Plants Profile
- Vanderbilt Bioimages
