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Cornus suecica
Cornus suecica L.
Lapland Cornel, Dwarf Northern Cornel, Eurasian Dwarf Cornel, Bunchberry
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)
Synonym(s): Chamaepericlymenum suecicum, Cornella suecica, Swida suecica
USDA Symbol: COSU4
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
Cornus suecica ranges across the northern Holarctic, from northern Eurasia to far northeast and far northwest North America. It has small purple flowers surrounded by 4 bracts. This northern forest species and Cornus canadensis are the only herbs in the dogwood group, the other members being trees and shrubs.
The genus cornus is Latin for a horn.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: NL , NS
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeBenefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cornus suecica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cornus suecica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cornus suecica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-09-09Research By: TWC Staff