Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida · Cornaceae (Dogwood family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate with 0 lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite on slender petioles
Venation
Arcuate venation with prominent veins curving toward the margin
Key Features
Opposite leaf arrangement and distinctive arcuate venation where secondary veins curve strongly toward the leaf tip.
Description
Small deciduous tree with a flat-topped crown, blocky bark, showy white or pink floral bracts in spring, and glossy red clusters of drupes in autumn.
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests and woodland margins in well-drained, acidic soil under partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, widely planted in temperate urban landscapes.
Identified on 10/17/2026