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toughleaf dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus asperifolia
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Toughleaf Dogwood (Cornus asperifolia)
The Toughleaf Dogwood, scientifically known as Cornus asperifolia, is a shrub belonging to the Cornaceae (Dogwood) family. It is also known as Eastern Roughleaf Dogwood and Roughleaf Dogwood.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cornus asperifolia Michx.
- Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Swida asperifolia
- Swida microcarpa (Nash) Small
- Cornus foemina ssp. microcarpa (Nash) J.S. Wilson
Distribution and Habitat
The various species of dogwood, including Cornus asperifolia, are native throughout much of temperate and boreal Eurasia and North America. Specifically, Cornus asperifolia is found in the Southeastern U.S.
Morphological Characteristics
Cornus asperifolia is described as a shrub.
Ecological Role
Toughleaf Dogwood is noted as a good choice for wildlife, providing resources and habitat.
Additional Information
- Allergen Potential: Medium
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Shrub
Related Species
Other dogwood species mentioned include:
- Alternate leaf dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)
- Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum)
- Bunchberry dogwood (Cornus canadensis)
- Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus alba ssp. stolonifera)
- Swamp Dogwood (Cornus stricta), sometimes listed as a synonym to Cornus foemina.
Further Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life