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Western dogwood
Cornus sericea subsp. occidentalis

Family: Cornaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 5 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year.

There are about 45 Cornus species.


Where it is found

Temperate. It grows from sea level to 2,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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