59,163 observationsEndangered
Canadian bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Cornales ›Family: Cornaceae ›Genus: Cornus
About
Cornus canadensis (Canadian dwarf cornel, Canadian bunchberry, quatre-temps, crackerberry, creeping dogwood) is a species of flowering plant in the Cornaceae (dogwood) family, native to eastern Asia (Japan, Korea, northeastern China (Jilin Province) and the Russian Far East), the northern United States, Colorado, New Mexico, Canada and Greenland. Unlike its relatives, which are for the most part substantial trees and shrubs, C. canadensis is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial growing to about 20 cm (8 in) tall.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Canadian bunchberry is Cornus canadensis.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the order Cornales.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the family Cornaceae.
- Canadian bunchberry belongs to the genus Cornus.