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cornus stolonifera

 

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Noun cornus stolonifera has 1 sense
  1. red osier, red osier dogwood, red dogwood, American dogwood, redbrush, Cornus stolonifera - common North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers
    --1 is a kind of dogwood, dogwood tree, cornel

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Cornus Stolonifera

Noun - Botany

Cornus stolonifera, commonly known as red osier dogwood, is a deciduous shrub species native to North America. It bears clusters of small white flowers and red fruit, and its bright red bark makes it popular for landscaping.

Sample sentence:

The vibrant red bark of the Cornus stolonifera adds a beautiful touch to any garden.


Noun - Zoology

Cornus stolonifera refers to a species of butterfly commonly found in the prairies of North America. This butterfly is characterized by its distinctive red and black colored wings.

Sample sentence:

During the summer, you can often spot Cornus stolonifera butterflies fluttering around the wildflower meadows.


Adjective - Local

In local terminology, "cornus stolonifera" is used to describe the tradition of growing red osier dogwood plants as a means of erosion control along riverbanks.

Sample sentence:

The farmers have implemented cornus stolonifera methods to prevent the soil erosion caused by the heavy rainstorms.


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