toughleaf dogwood
Cornus asperifolia Michx.
Cornus asperifolia, known as toughleaf dogwood, is a species in the genus Cornus of the family Cornaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This shrub or small tree typically reaches heights of 3 to 5 meters. It features yellow-white flowers and produces white fruit. The species was first described in 1803 by the botanist Michx.
Description
Cornus asperifolia is a native plant of the southeastern United States. It grows as a shrub or small tree and is characterized by its tough leaves, yellow-white flowers, and white fruit. The species is found in several states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It was first formally described in 1803 by the botanist Michx. As a member of the Cornaceae family, it shares characteristics with other dogwood species.
Other common names
toughleaf dogwood
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina
Synonyms
Swida asperifoliaSwida microcarpaThelycrania asperifoliaThelycrania microcarpaCornus foemina subsp. microcarpaCornus sericea var. asperifoliaCornus stricta var. asperifoliaCornus microcarpaCornus excelsa var. beyrichianaCornus stricta var. asperifolia