Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida · Cornaceae (Dogwood family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate with an acuminate tip and 0 lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite with a short petiole
Venation
Arcuate venation with prominent veins curving upward toward the margin
Key Features
Opposite leaf arrangement combined with distinct arcuate venation and an ovate shape
Description
Small deciduous understory tree growing to 30 feet featuring showy spring bracts, clustered red autumn fruit, and blocky bark
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests in moist, well-drained, acidic soils
Native Range
Eastern North America from Maine to Florida, west to Texas and Ontario
Identified on 10/17/2026