Cornus racemosa
Lam.
Grey dogwood
Cornaceae Edible: Fruit normally not considered edible. Potential hazards — see below 18,958 iNaturalist observations
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCornus racemosa, the northern swamp dogwood, gray dogwood, or panicle dogwood, is a shrubby plant native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It is a member of the dogwood genus Cornus and the family Cornaceae.
Description
A deciduous shrub in the dogwood family that grows about 5 m tall and forms dense thickets. It is native to temperate regions and hardy to zone 3, producing white berries.
Known Hazards
Fruit normally not considered edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 3.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Synonyms
Cornus comosa Raf.and others
References (2)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens (As Cornus paniculata)
- Toupal, R. S. & Hollenback, K., 2009, An Ethnobotany of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Plant Uses of the Ojibwa People. Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology. University of Arizona
