Currently Accepted Name: | Cornus florida L. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, 2001 |
Locality: | USA. Illinois. Fayette Co.: Powerline clearing along road, 0.20-0.3 mi. SE of Hickory Creek bridge, S side of IL 185 (FAP 777), SE of junction with Confidence Road (1750E), ca. 8.5 mi. due SSE of Vandalia. T6N, R2E, Sec. 24, S½ of S½ of SW¼ of SE¼. 38º 56’ 28” N 88º 55’ 38” W |
Description: | Infrequent small tree 2 m tall; leaves and stems pale gree, glaucous; fruits red. |
Habitat: | Margin of forested strip near residences, in shade; open savanna, hedgerow, and old field areas, roadside, dominated by Juniperus virginiana, Prunus serotina, Quercus imbricaria, Acer negundo, Sassafras albidum, and Fraxinus americana; soil disturbed, periodically wet, sandy caly-loam. |