Blackfruit Dogwood

Cornus sessilis Torr.

Cornus sessilis, known as Blackfruit Dogwood, is a species in the Cornaceae family. It is native to regions including California and Oregon and was first described in 1855 by Torr. This dogwood species is also referred to as blackfruit cornel or miner's dogwood.

Description

Cornus sessilis is a member of the genus Cornus within the family Cornaceae. It is distributed globally but is particularly noted in California and Oregon. The plant is commonly called Blackfruit Dogwood and is recognized by alternative names such as blackfruit cornel and miner's dogwood. The species was formally published in 1855 by Torr.