Cornus alba, in fruit, August 31, 2023
Common & scientific name
Redosier Dogwood, Cornus alba ssp. stolonifera
Family
Dogwood, Cornaceae
Location
Difficult, 8,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This lovely, water-loving shrub is enjoyed by dozens of our local animals: its stems and shoots are browsed by moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, beavers, and smaller rodents, and its berries are eaten in the fall by bear, rabbits, squirrels, and many birds, including woodpeckers.