Cornus kousa

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Cornus kousa
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Scientific classification
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Subgenus:
Syncarpea
Species:
C. kousa
Binomial name
Cornus kousa
F.Buerger ex Hance
Synonyms
  • Benthamia kousa (F.Buerger ex Hance) Nakai
  • Cynoxylon kousa (F.Buerger ex Hance) Nakai

Kousa dogwood bears interesting-looking red compound berries. They are full of hard seeds, but other than that the pulp has a good flavor, similar to apricot or strawberry tree.

Acknowledgements

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