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Scientific Name | Cornus drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CODR |
Common Name | Roughleaf Dogwood | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27807 |
Family | Cornaceae (Dogwood) | SEINet Reference |
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Description |
Habitat: Streambanks, bottomlands, areas that are moist sometime during the year. Plant: Large shrub or small tree up to 15 feet tall. Leaves: Opposite, deciduous leaves with petioles about 1/2-inch long; leaves are ovate to elliptic-lanceolate 1 to 4 inches long; upper leaf surface rough. Inflorescence: Small white 4-petal flowers about 1/4-inch across in a rounded cluster 2 to 4 inches across. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |