60,045 observationsLeast Concern
flowering dogwood
Cornus florida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Cornales ›Family: Cornaceae ›Genus: Cornus
About
Cornus florida, the flowering dogwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. An endemic population once spanned from southernmost coastal Maine south to northern Florida and west to the Mississippi River. The tree is commonly planted as an ornamental in residential and public areas because of its showy bracts and interesting bark structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of flowering dogwood is Cornus florida.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the order Cornales.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the family Cornaceae.
- flowering dogwood belongs to the genus Cornus.