Cornus canadensis
Cornus canadensis bunchberry
Synonyms:
Chamaepericlymenum canadense
The flowers of bunchberry are tiny and form a greenish cluster at the center surrounded by 4 white bracts. Bracts surmount the whorl of 6 glossy leaves.
Habitat & Range
Occasional in cool, damp woods, bogs, and swamp edges.
More common in the north and at high elevations along the Allegheny front.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers late May through June.
Fruits late July to August.
Characteristics
Flowers in a terminal cluster surrounded by 4, showy white bracts
Leaves in the whorl of 4 to 6 at the summit and paired below
Fruits red, clustered
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Cornus canadensis bunchberry
