Cornus

Examples

• All

• In spring, the Cornus trees come alive with clusters of white flowers, attracting many pollinators.

• Botanists have classified dozens of species within the Cornus genus.

• Many gardens feature Cornus for their attractive spring blooms and vivid autumn foliage.

• The Cornus genus includes popular ornamental trees such as the flowering dogwood.

• The Cornus tree blooms beautifully in spring.

• Have you seen the Cornus flowers in the park?

• The garden features several beautiful varieties of Cornus, including the striking Cornus florida in full bloom.

Synonyms

D

dogwood

vsCornus

11 5.9

A small tree or shrub that has showy flowers in spring and colorful stems

is the scientific genus name used for these ornamental shrubs and trees

D

dogwood tree

vsCornus

1 4.5

A small tree with bright white or pink flowers in clusters

is the scientific genus name for these shrubs and small trees

Compounds

C

Cornus amomum

• Specialized

9.9

A shrub with purplish stems and blue berries from eastern North America

C

Cornus canadensis

• Specialized

9.9

A low creeping plant with white flowers and red berries

C

Cornus florida

• Specialized

9.2

A tree that loses its leaves in winter with showy white or pink flowers and red berries

C

Cornus mas

• Specialized

9.9

A bush or small tree that loses its leaves in winter and produces red cherry-like fruit

C

Cornus sanguinea

• Specialized

9.9

A European bush that loses its leaves and has red stems and small white flowers

C

Cornus stolonifera

• Specialized

8.8

A North American shrub with red branches and white flowers

Surface Forms

Etymology