Bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
Cornus canadensis is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family Cornaceae, native to eastern Asia and North America. Common names include Canadian dwarf cornel, Canadian bunchberry, quatre-temps, crackerberry, and creeping dogwood. It is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial growing to about 20 centimetres (8 inches) tall.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Cornus canadensis |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Height | 4-8 in |
| Bloom time | May-Jul |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Acidic, organic |
| Wildlife value | Red berries for grouse and thrushes; carpets northern conifer floors |
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- Flowersinmyyard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- D. Gordon E. Robertson (CC BY-SA 3.0)