Cornus sanguinea
Bloodtwig Dogwood, Dogwood
Also known as: Swida sanguinea (L.) Holub +3 more
- Swida sanguinea (L.) Holub
- Swida sanguinea (L.) Opiz
- Thelycrania sanguinea (L.) Dandy
- Thelycrania sanguinea (L.) Fourr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cornaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cornus sanguinea (commonly known as Bloodtwig dogwood or Dogwood) is a shrub or tree within the Cornaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington
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