Latin name: Cornus sericea L. ssp. sericea Pronunciation: KOR-nus ser-IS-ee-a Common name: American dogwood Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood) Habitat: Generally moist, shaded habitats to 9000', mostly montane coniferous forest, uncommon in So. California Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Cornus 2) sericea |
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