Species Details
Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesTerminal whorl, 4-7, evergreen, oblong egg-shaped to diamond-shaped, 2-8 cm long, green above, whitish beneath, pinnately veined
FlowersInflorescence a head, subtended by bracts; flowers radially symmetric; bracts 4, white to pinkish or purple-tinged, broadly to narrowly egg-shaped; sepals 4, fused below, reduced, 0.4 mm long; petals 4, distinct, 1-1.5 mm long, greenish-white, purplish tinge; stamens 4; pistils 1, ovaries inferior
Fruits and SeedsDrupe, fleshy, red, 6-8 mm long, 1-2 seeded stone
Scientific Name
Cornus canadensis L.
Common Name
bunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
General Description
Perennial herb, rhizomatous; stem simple, erect, 5-25 cm tall, slightly hairy, greenish to reddish, leafless or with bracts
Leaves
Terminal whorl, 4-7, evergreen, oblong egg-shaped to diamond-shaped, 2-8 cm long, green above, whitish beneath, pinnately veined
Flowers
Inflorescence a head, subtended by bracts; flowers radially symmetric; bracts 4, white to pinkish or purple-tinged, broadly to narrowly egg-shaped; sepals 4, fused below, reduced, 0.4 mm long; petals 4, distinct, 1-1.5…
Inflorescence a head, subtended by bracts; flowers radially symmetric; bracts 4, white to pinkish or purple-tinged, broadly to narrowly egg-shaped; sepals 4, fused below, reduced, 0.4 mm long; petals 4, distinct, 1-1.5 mm long, greenish-white, purplish tinge; stamens 4; pistils 1, ovaries inferior
Fruits and Seeds
Drupe, fleshy, red, 6-8 mm long, 1-2 seeded stone
Phenology
Flowers in June
Range/Distribution
Alberta: Throughout the province, excluding the grasslands
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, CO, CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VA,…
Alberta: Throughout the province, excluding the grasslands
CAN (BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT); USA (AK, CO, CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY); DEN (GL); FRA (SPM)
Citation
Page Citation for Cornus canadensis L.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cornus canadensis L., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4135. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 72 specimens of this Species.
113000 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coal Valley
Date Collected1987-23-06
113001 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mountain Park
Date Collected1987-06-24
112998 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1987-06-22
112999 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lovett Lookout Tower
Date Collected1987-06-23
114838 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Redwater Natural Area
Date Collected2005-08-25
114684 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Chickakoo Lake
Date Collected2005-08-31
115926 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, University of Alberta Woodbend Field Station
Date Collected2006-06-13
115927 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Redwater Natural Area
Date Collected2006-06-21
115073 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected2005-10-20
115305 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek
Date Collected1984-07-09
115304 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ministik Lake
Date Collected1981-06-02
114714 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2005-08-26
114659 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2005-08-26
116524 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Montana, Toole County, Pratt Canyon
Date Collected1975-08-01
117745 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2007-07-04
117864 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2007-08-23
117746 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected2007-06-14
118032 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Quebec, Lac Memphrémagog
Date Collected1965-07-14
118800 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Sheep River Road
Date Collected1967-06-15
118948 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Devonian Botanic Gardens
Date Collected1999-09-06
118950 - Cornus canadensis L.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namebunchberry, bunchberry dogwood, Canadian bunchberry
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Gregg Lake
Date Collected1999-09-05