Silky Dogwood

cornus amomum

The Silky Dogwood is a beautiful plant with soft, silky leaves that look like they are glowing in the sun. Its branches are perfect for birds to perch on and enjoy the view!

Hábitat: Wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks.

Aspecto

The Silky Dogwood has distinctive reddish-purple stems, especially vibrant in winter, and produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring. Its lance-shaped leaves are dark green, often turning dull reddish-purple in autumn, complementing its striking blue berries.

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Silky Dogwood

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Plantas

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Common

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Datos interesantes

If you gently break a Silky Dogwood leaf, you might see tiny, silky threads connecting the halves!

Native Americans historically used parts of this plant for medicinal purposes, like treating fevers.

Silky Dogwood berries are a favorite snack for at least 90 different bird species!

The name "dogwood" might come from "dag," meaning skewer, for its hard wood!

Habilidades especiales

Silky Dogwood can stabilize stream banks with its extensive root system, helping prevent erosion and protect delicate habitats.

This plant grows vibrant blue berries in late summer, providing a crucial food source for many bird species and small mammals.

Silky Dogwood has a special tolerance for wet soils, allowing it to thrive in boggy areas where other plants struggle.

Its bright, reddish-purple stems stand out in winter, adding a splash of color to drab landscapes and helping it get noticed.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 150-450 cm
Extensión: 150-300 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to early summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Eats the blue berries

eaten by

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Feasts on abundant fruit clusters

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses its young stems and leaves

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar from its small flowers

pollinates

Common Drone Fly

Syrphus ribesii

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

Rasgos

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.