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Cornus sanguinea


European or Common Dogwood




Family
Cornaceae
Genus
Cornus
Species
sanguinea
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
Height
2-6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Habitat
Europe and western Asia
Leaf Description
The leaves are opposite, 4-8 cm long and 2-4 cm broad, with an ovate to oblong shape and an entire margin; they are green above, slightly paler below, and rough with short stiff pubescence.
Flower Description
The hermaphrodite flowers are small (5-10 mm diameter), with four creamy white petals, produced in clusters 3-5 cm diameter, and are insect pollinated.
Fruit Description
The fruit is a globose black berry 5-8 mm diameter, containing a single seed. The berries are called dogberries.
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