Cornus walteri

Cornus walteri belongs to the family Cornaceae and is part of the genus Cornus. It is a deciduous shrub or tree with opposite leaves that may be simple or compound. The flowers are white, sometimes tinged with purple or brown, and arranged in corymbs. The calyx has 3–5 lobes, and the corolla is spoon-shaped with five lobes. The stamens are four in number and elongated. The ovary has four locules and contains four ovules. The fruit is a rounded, four-seeded drupe with a persistent calyx and no endosperm. It is distinguished from similar species by its leaf characteristics, including leaf shape and tomentose texture, and the size of its flowers and calyx.