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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