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Cornus suecica L.

dwarf cornel (Cornaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyN
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Synonym | Chamaepericlymenum suecicum (L.) Aschers. & Graebn.

Cornus suecica is an Arctic–Alpine species, found from Shetland as far south as the North York Moors.

White Coomb (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2010-08-15

 dwarf cornel / Cornus suecica: _Cornus suecica_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> species, found from Shetland as far south as the North York Moors.

The dark flowers of Cornus suecica are surrounded by 4 white bracts.

Corrie Fee (VC90: Angus); 2016-07-10

 dwarf cornel / Cornus suecica: The dark flowers of _Cornus suecica_ are surrounded by 4 white bracts.

Close-up of leaves and fruit

White Coomb (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2010-08-15

 dwarf cornel / Cornus suecica: Close-up of leaves and fruit

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