Cornus torreyi
| Cornus torreyi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Cornales |
| Family: | Cornaceae |
| Genus: | Cornus |
| Species: | C. torreyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cornus torreyi | |
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Cornus torreyi, the western dogwood or creek dogwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae.[2] It is native to the west coast of North America, from Alaska down to northern Baja California, and inland to Idaho and Montana.[1] A deciduous shrub usually 1 to 6 m (3 to 20 ft) tall, its slender branches turn purplish-red in the sun but remain green in the shade.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Cornus torreyi S.Watson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
... vernacular names for the synonym: Cornus californica C.A.Mey. ... creek dogwood
- 1 2 Breen, Patrick (2026). "Cornus torreyi Common name: Western Dogwood Creek Dogwood". Landscape Plants. Oregon State University. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
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