CANADIAN BUNCHBERRY

Class: Cornus canadensis

Family: DOGWOOD FAMILY

Sub Family: Cornaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Dwarf Dogwood, Pigeon Berry

Colour: White to greenish or pale yellow

Height: 7.5-25 cm (3-10")

Each Flower: 2-2.5 cm (3/4-1") across with 4 broad, pointed, petal-like bracts; in centre is a tight cluster of greenish-white, ball-like flowers which later develop into red berries

Leaves: 2-2.5 cm (3/4-1") below the "flower" is whorl of broad, oval, pointed leaves, 2 of which are usually larger than rest; may be 1 or 2 smaller leaves down stem; all leaves appear ribbed with veins and are smooth

Stems: Smooth and reddish, often with opposite pair of brown, papery scales

Blooming Period: June - August

Habitat: Moist woods from low to sub-alpine elevations

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