Gray Dogwood Cornus racemosa
Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood)
Branching: Opposite
Other names: Red-panicled Dogwood
This is a common shrub in wet open areas, such as ditches. It is
most conspicuous in the
fall, when its red leaves and panicles (the "stems" of the fruit
clusters) contrast with its white berries. The older branches and
main stem are gray
Winter twig of Grey Dogwood
Lateral buds
The grey stems
The pith is a very light brown
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