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Cornus sanguinea ssp. australis
Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea ssp. australis
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cornus sanguinea subsp. australis
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant's fruits, so it's important to be aware of potential ingestion risks for pets.
Considerations for Children
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Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea subsp. australis (C.A. Mey.) Jv.
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Cornaceae
- Order: Cornales
- Synonyms:
- Cornus australis C. A. Mey.
- Swida sanguinea subsp. australia (C.A. Mey.)
- Cornus sanguinea var. australis (C.A. Mey.) Koehne
- Alternative Scientific Names: Swida sanguinea subsp. australis (C.A.Mey.) Kubt.
- Note: Cornus, L. is the accepted genus name. Other heterotypic synonyms for the genus *Cornus* include *Afrocrania*, *Arctocrania*, and *Benthamia*.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to north and northwest of Iran, where it is locally named Siah-al.
- Found in most of Europe, excluding the northernmost regions, with the subspecies australis extending into the south.
- Observed in Georgia and the United Kingdom as a natural species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Very similar to the common dogwood, *Cornus sanguinea* subsp. *sanguinea*.
Additional Information
- Fruits of Cornus sanguinea subsp. australis have been studied for antioxidant activity and their total phenol and anthocyanin contents.
Resources
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP)
- GRIN Taxonomy
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- JSTOR Plant Science
- Encyclopedia of Life