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Cornus sanguinea
European or Common Dogwood
| Family |
| Cornaceae |
| Genus |
| Cornus |
| Species |
| sanguinea |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| Height |
| 2-6 m |
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Cultivars
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| Europe and western Asia |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are opposite, 4-8 cm long and 2-4 cm broad, with an ovate to oblong shape and an entire margin; they are green above, slightly paler below, and rough with short stiff pubescence. |
| Flower Description |
| The hermaphrodite flowers are small (5-10 mm diameter), with four creamy white petals, produced in clusters 3-5 cm diameter, and are insect pollinated. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a globose black berry 5-8 mm diameter, containing a single seed. The berries are called dogberries. |
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