Cornus canadensis
(Bunchberry Dogwood)
Cornus canadensis, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 7133
Cornus canadensis, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5623
Cornus canadensis, Peaks Trail, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5508
| Scientific Name | Cornus canadensis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COCA13 |
| Common Name | Bunchberry Dogwood | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27816 |
| Family | Cornaceae (Dogwood) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to montane (6900 to 10000 ft.); moist, shady areas, streamsides. Plant: Slow-growing herbaceous subshrub 2 to 8 inches tall, generally forming a carpet-like mat; slender and unbranched stems. Leaves: Clusters of 6 elliptic to ovate leaves in a terminal whorl; 2 larger blades up to 3 inches long and 4 smaller blades. Inflorescence: Multiple very tiny white flowers less than 1/10 inch across with 4 petals, surrounded by four large showy white bracts, broadly ovate and 3/8 to 1 inch long with parallel veins. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams and Wikipedia. |
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Colorado Status: Native RARE |
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