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Cornaceae
Dwarf Cornel
Cornus suecica
Humility and perseverance.
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Genus
- Cornus
- Native to
- Northern Europe, Northern Asia, Northern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, moist, peaty
- Water
- High
- Hardiness
- 2-5
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- What appear to be white petals are actually bracts; the true flowers are the tiny dark cluster in the center.
- It produces bright red berries that are edible but bland, sometimes called 'crackerberries'.
- It is the county flower of Yorkshire in England.
- The plant has one of the fastest movements in the plant kingdom; its stamens release pollen explosively.
- It thrives in subarctic conditions and can be found growing in tundra environments.
Color meanings
0
Modesty
1
Durability
2
Quiet determination