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Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis
western red osier dogwood, western red-osier dogwood
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington, through more common west of the crest; Alaska to California, east to Montana and Nevada.
Habitat: Riparian zones, swamps, marshes, and other wetland habitats where open.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Beetles
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Cornus sericea L. ssp. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) Fosberg
Publication: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69(8): 589. 1942.
Publication: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69(8): 589. 1942.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Cornus occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) Coville [HC3]
Cornus stolonifera Michx. var. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc. [HC]
Cornus stolonifera Michx. var. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc. [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis checklist entry
OregonFlora: Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis information
E-Flora BC: Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis atlas page
CalPhotos: Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis photos
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