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Cornus amomum



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Cornus amomum
Silky dogwood

Indigo blue with white blotches, the attractive drupes of this species are borne in August and are popular with the birds. The heavy weight of the numerous fruits inverts the clusters, revealing the whitish undersides.

 
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