Cornus

Examples

• All

• The Cornus tree blooms beautifully in spring.

• I planted several Cornus shrubs in my garden.

• Botanists often study Cornus for its unique flower structure and ecological importance.

• Several species within Cornus are valued for their colorful branches in winter.

• The Cornus genus includes the popular flowering dogwood tree found in many gardens.

• The Cornus tree blossoms with beautiful flowers every spring.

• The Cornus species are well-suited for colder climates and provide lovely fall colors.

Synonyms

D

dogwood

vsCornus

11 5.9

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

is the taxonomic genus term emphasizing species and native distribution

D

dogwood tree

vsCornus

1 4.5

A small tree with bright white or pink flowers in clusters

is the scientific genus covering such trees and their native temperate range

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