Silk dogwood, Kinnikinnik
Cornus amomum
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A compact deciduous shrub. It grows about 3 m high. The leaves are dark green. They turn red in autumn. The flowers are white. The fruit are purplish-black.
There are about 45 Cornus species. There are 4 Cornus species in tropical America.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 5-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit