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Cornus subg. Mesomora
Alsogr. Amer., 58 [.
Synonyms: Swida Opiz
Shrubs or trees; rhizomes absent. Leaves alternate. Inflorescences cymes; bracts numerous, minute, not petaloid, subtending primary and secondary inflorescence branches, proximal portion adnate to branch, free portion caducous. Pedicels present. Drupes distinct; stone apex with cavity.
Distribution
e North America, e Asia
Discussion
Species 2 (1 in the flora).
Cornus controversa Hemsley is widespread in eastern Asia.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
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papillate +
epigynous +
dehiscing +
twisted +
curling +
long +
erect +
ornamented +
not petaloid +
adnate +
numerous +
minute +
decumbent +
caducous +
distinct +
fleshy +
bisexual +
fused +
1-celled +
adnate +
showy +
simple +
alternate +
intrastaminal +
absent +
[1-]2[-4]-locular +
apical +
inferior +
epitropous +
apotropous +
absent +
epigynous +
valvate +
cream +
purple +
distinct +
absent +
[1-]2[-4]-carpellate +
caducous +
free +
subtending +
adnate +
Alsogr. Amer., +
1753 +
absent +
longitudinal +
exserted +
absent +
Cornus subg. Mesomora +
Cornus +
subgenus +
rooting +
synoecious +