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Difference between revisions of "Cornus subg. Cynoxylon"
Alsogr. Amer., 59. 1838.
Basionym: Cornus sect. Cynoxylon Rafinesque Med. Fl. 1: 132. 1828
Synonyms: Benthamidia Spach Cynoxylon (Rafinesque) Small
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Revision as of 20:09, 27 May 2020
Shrubs or trees; rhizomes absent. Branches and leaves opposite. Inflorescences capitula; bracts 4–6, well developed, petaloid, subtending inflorescence and surrounding or enclosing it over winter. Pedicels absent. Drupes distinct; stone apex dimpled to rounded.
Distribution
North America, Mexico.
Discussion
Species 2 (2 in the flora).
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
Key
| 1 | Drupes angular in cross section, closely appressed to each other; petaloid bracts 4–6 per inflorescence; w North America. | Cornus nuttallii |
| 1 | Drupes round in cross section, spreading from each other; petaloid bracts 4 per inflorescence; e North America. | Cornus florida |