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The genus Cornus comprise a group of 30-50 species of mostly deciduous woody plants growing as shrubs and trees, mostly known as dogwoods; some species are herbaceous perennial plants and a few of the woody species are evergreen. Dogwood trees are typically grown for their showy Spring flowers, technically known as "bracts", The word dogwood comes from dagwood, from the use of the slender stems of very hard wood for making 'dags' (daggers, skewers).The wood was also highly prized for making loom shuttles, arrows, tool handles, and other small items that required a very hard and strong wood. The tree has a heavy bark.<br /> | The genus Cornus comprise a group of 30-50 species of mostly deciduous woody plants growing as shrubs and trees, mostly known as dogwoods; some species are herbaceous perennial plants and a few of the woody species are evergreen. Dogwood trees are typically grown for their showy Spring flowers, technically known as "bracts", The word dogwood comes from dagwood, from the use of the slender stems of very hard wood for making 'dags' (daggers, skewers).The wood was also highly prized for making loom shuttles, arrows, tool handles, and other small items that required a very hard and strong wood. The tree has a heavy bark.<br /> | ||
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A Dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (early January) | A Dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (early January)[[File:Dogwood Genus Cornus-5.JPG|frameless|upright 2.25]] | ||
Same dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (May)<br /> | Same dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (May)<br /> | ||
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A photograph of a collection of Dogwood trees on the slope above the Oak collection. <br /> | A photograph of a collection of Dogwood trees on the slope above the Oak collection. <br /> | ||
Photo taken 10.4.10[ | Photo taken 10.4.10[[File:Dogwood planting-3.JPG|frameless|upright 2.25]] | ||
Photo taken April<br /> | Photo taken April<br /> | ||
[ | [[File:Dogwood collection Te Henui Walkway.JPG|frameless|upright 2.25]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:27, 24 September 2019
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Cornales
Family: Cornaceae
Genus: Cornus
Species: 30 odd
Common name : Dogwood
The genus Cornus comprise a group of 30-50 species of mostly deciduous woody plants growing as shrubs and trees, mostly known as dogwoods; some species are herbaceous perennial plants and a few of the woody species are evergreen. Dogwood trees are typically grown for their showy Spring flowers, technically known as "bracts", The word dogwood comes from dagwood, from the use of the slender stems of very hard wood for making 'dags' (daggers, skewers).The wood was also highly prized for making loom shuttles, arrows, tool handles, and other small items that required a very hard and strong wood. The tree has a heavy bark.
A Dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (early January)
Same dogwood at Waiwaka Reserve (May)
A photograph of a collection of Dogwood trees on the slope above the Oak collection.
Photo taken 10.4.10
Photo taken April
