Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)

Other common names: Bunchberry Dogwood, Dwarf Cornel French names: Cornouiller du Canada Family: Dogwood Family (Cornaceae) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; Very low plants, typical dogwood leaves, bright white flowers, red berries. Flowers: Summer;  White;  4 parts (petals);  White, tiny cluster, surrounded by white petal-like bracts. Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire;  Whorled on one tier. Occasionally on two tiers. Typical Dogwood style leaves. Height: 5-15 cm (2-6 in) Habitat: Forests;  Common in woods everywhere. Also in bogs. Edible: The berries are edible, but hardly worth it due to the single hard seed at the center to which the edible part clings tenaciously. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 152    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 4    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 242    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Very common. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: : of Canada For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 107 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page