Pacific dogwood

Found at low elevations; flowers in spring; flowers occur in clusters, surrounded by 4 to 6 white to pinkish bracts; grosbeaks, Hermit Thrush, and waxwings eat the bright red berries, which occur in clusters; bears and beaver eat the fruit and foliage; deer eat the twigs

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Description

Found at low elevations; flowers in spring; flowers occur in clusters, surrounded by 4 to 6 white to pinkish bracts; grosbeaks, Hermit Thrush, and waxwings eat the bright red berries, which occur in clusters; bears and beaver eat the fruit and foliage; deer eat the twigs

Scientific Name: Cornus nuttallii

Photo: Walter Siegmund