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Lapland cornel
Scientific Name: Cornus suecica
Family: Cornaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lapland Cornel (Cornus suecica)
The Lapland cornel, also known as bunchberry, Swedish cornel, or Eurasian dwarf cornel, is a charming perennial herb found in northern regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces berries, which may be tempting to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cornus suecica L.
- Common Names: Lapland cornel, bunchberry, Swedish Cornel, Eurasian Dwarf Cornel, Dwarf Cornel, Swedish dwarf dogwood, Swedish bunchberry
- Synonym: Chamaepericlymenum suecicum
- Family: Dogwood Family (Cornaceae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in northern regions of Eurasia and North America.
- Specifically mentioned locations include: Kola Peninsula (NW Russia), Medny Island (Commander Islands, Russia), Finnish Lapland, and Swedish Lapland (Tarra Valley).
- It is described as growing "everywhere in Finland" and is a flower "of the subarctic areas".
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial herb.
- Grows to a height of approximately 0.2 meters (8 inches) and a spread of 0.3 meters (1 foot).
- Hardy to zone (UK) 2.
- Blooms from June to July.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite.
- Described as a "low herblike cornel" and a "wintergreen herbaceous perennial covering the earth like a carpet".
- Classified as a subshrub or shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed alongside ferns and mosses.
- Mentioned in the context of wildlife holidays where "Cranberry Blues fly amongst Dwarf Cornel and a fine show of Wild Azalea."
Further Information
- Specimen (1586294) of Cornus suecica is held at Northeastern University.