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Dogwood (Cornus florida) belongs to the Cornaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that can grow to a height of 15 to 30 feet, displaying a broadly pyramidal shape. The distinctive feature of the dogwood is its striking white or pink flowers, which appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. These flowers are actually bracts, modified leaves that surround the true flowers, which are small and inconspicuous. read more ›