Page author: David Giblin
Cornus occidentalis
creek dogwood, western red osier
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington, through more common west of the crest; Alaska to California, east to Idaho, western Montana, and Nevada.
Habitat: Moist soil, especially along streams, from low to middle elevations.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Beetles
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Cornus occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) Coville
Publication: Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 117. 1893.
Publication: Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 117. 1893.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Cornus sericea L. ssp. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) Fosberg [JPM]
Cornus stolonifera Michx. var. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc. [HC]
Cornus stolonifera Michx. var. occidentalis (Torr. & A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc. [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cornus occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Cornus occidentalis checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Cornus occidentalis information.
E-Flora BC: Cornus occidentalis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Cornus occidentalis photos.
USDA Plants: Cornus occidentalis information.
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