The colors below indicate the kind of documentation available for this species
in the California counties where it occurs.
American Dogwood Cornus sericea ssp. sericea (Cornaceae)
This species has reddish to purple young branches that become gray-green with age. It is typically a small shrub to about 2m tall with showy clusters of delicate white flowers. Large ribbed leaves form a cluster below the flowering head, and are often lighter in color on the underside.
DISTRIBUTION: American Dogwood is found in many moist habitats below 850m, widespread, but not common, especially uncommon in southern California.
