Chamaepericlymenum canadense (Linnaeus) Ascherson & Graebner. Common name: Bunchberry, Dwarf Cornel, Dwarf Dogwood. Phenology: May-Jul; Jul-Oct. Habitat: High elevation forests, in humus or on talus, under Betula cordifolia, Picea rubens, or Pinus rigida. Distribution: Greenland west to AK, south to NJ, VA, WV, OH, IN, IL, IA, SD, NM, and WA; ne. Asia (ne. China, Japan, Korea, n. Myanmar, e. Russia).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = NE; = Cornus canadensis L. — C, F, FNA12, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NY, Pa, Va, W, WV, Ferguson (1966c), Ferguson (1966d)
Links to other floras: = Cornus canadensis - FNA12
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC (name change)
- Great Plains: FACU (name change)
- Midwest: FAC (name change)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC (name change)
Heliophily ⓘ: 2
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend.











Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Chamaepericlymenum canadense? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.) We greatly appreciate feedback, and will include updates from you in our next webapp update, which can take a few months.
Horticultural Information
No horticultural data found for this taxon.