Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea is a member of the Cornaceae family and is commonly called red osier dogwood. It is native to North America, with a distribution that includes regions such as Labrador, Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, and others. It has also been recorded in parts of Europe, such as Belgium, France, and the surrounding regions. The species was first described in 1771. Taxonomic debates have arisen regarding its validity, with Rickett proposing its rejection as a nomen ambiguum in 1934. However, Fosberg later supported its use based on type material in LINN and C. stolonifera Michx. Other common names for the plant include red brush, red willow, redstem dogwood, redtwig dogwood, and western dogwood.