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Cornus alternifolia



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Cornus alternifolia
Pagoda dogwood

Vegetative buds are very small and minutely hairy. The more noticeable flower buds are imbricate with a valvate tendency, 1/4" long and shiny and purplish with a small bit of pubescence at the apex. The reddish purple color of the buds matches the stem color very closely, a useful identification feature.

 
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