Cornus
sericea or Swida sericea
(Redosier Dogwood)
Family:
Cornaceae (Dogwood)
Cornus sericea has
a shrubby growth form and can grow to over ten feet tall. The white flowers of
Redosier Dogwood have four petals and bloom in clusters. Leaves are opposite.
Stems are often reddish. Shrubs are found in moist, shaded ravines.