Cornus amomum
Cornus amomum silky dogwood
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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 |
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NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers late June to early July.
Fruit matures in September.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)