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Cornus

dogwood

Other common names
cornel
Synonyms
Chamaepericlymenum
Thelycrania
see moreDendrobenthamia
Botanical details
Family
Cornaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Cornus

Genus description

Cornus can be deciduous shrubs or trees, or creeping, woody-based perennials, some with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny flowers are borne in dense clusters, sometimes with showy bracts. Many have fine autumn colour

Name status

Correct

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