Cornus florida

Scientific Name: Cornus florida
Common Name: flowering dogwood
Global Conservation Status: G5 - Secure

Large flowers with 4 petal-like parts, and paired red autumn leaves help identify flowering dogwood.
Photographer: Gary Fleming

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