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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!

生息地: Wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks.

外見

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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Silky Dogwood

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植物

レア度

Common

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Root Power

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

能力

Wildlife Buffet

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

能力

Wetland Warrior

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

能力

Winter Glow

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

サイズと詳細

高さ
150-450 cm
広がり
150-300 cm
花の大きさ
0.5-1 cm
開花時期
Late spring to early summer
食用
いいえ
毒性
軽度
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

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

特徴

別名

Blueberry DogwoodCornus AmomumSilky Cornel

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よくある質問

Silky Dogwoodの高さは何ですか?

150-450 cm

Silky Dogwoodの広がりは何ですか?

150-300 cm

Silky Dogwoodの花の大きさは何ですか?

0.5-1 cm

Silky Dogwoodの開花時期は何ですか?

Late spring to early summer

Silky Dogwoodの食用は何ですか?

いいえ

Silky Dogwoodの毒性は何ですか?

軽度

Silky Dogwoodのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

Silky Dogwoodの受粉方法は何ですか?

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