Cornus stolonifera, Cornus sericea
Red Osier Dogwood, Western dogwood
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Cornus stolonifera, Cornus sericea.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Oil, Seed
Basketry, Dye, Fibre, Oil, Bee forage, Carbon farming, Ground cover
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, but it is known for its bitter and unpleasant taste, and can cause nausea. In the past, these fruits, which have a diameter of 9 mm, were dried and mixed with fruits from other plants, such as those from the kenaf tree, and eaten in the winter by Indigenous North Americans. Little is known about the seeds of this plant; they are quite small and woody, not suitable for eating, but they do yield edible oil.