Cornus amomum
Cornus amomum silky dogwood
Synonyms:
Swida amomum
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A shrub growing up to 3 m tall with dark maroon-red twigs and dark brown pith. Fruits turns blue at maturity.
Habitat & Range
Grows in swamps, along stream banks, in moist woods, fields, and thickets.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers late June to early July.
Fruit matures in September.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Cornus amomum silky dogwood
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Flowers and leaves
Growing by a stream
Inflorescences
Fruits
Fruits and leaves
Winter branches
Plant Life-Form
deciduous shrub
Common Names
silky dogwood
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