Toughleaf dogwood

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Cornus asperifolia

Toughleaf dogwood, a reference photo
Photo: USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 662. · Public domain

Cornus asperifolia, called toughleaf dogwood, is species of Cornus native to the southeastern United States. A shrub or small tree typically 3 to 5 m tall, it has yellow‑white flowers and white fruit.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Toughleaf dogwood being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Family
Cornaceae
Genus
Cornus
Species
Cornus asperifolia

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