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Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum) is a stoloniferous shrub native to the eastern United States, found in states such as Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida. Silky Dogwood (Latin: Cornus amomum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Silky Dogwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Silky Dogwood is a member native to ALA, CNT, DEL, WDC, FLA, and GEO. Silky Dogwood thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Silky Dogwood grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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