Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), above, has four bracts, while the Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttalli), below, has six. In both species the actual flowers are in the center of the bracts, and haven't opened yet.
When the bracts are just beginning to open their shape reminds me of tulips.
Soon the spring green will fade, and the bracts will become a beautiful cream color and will be much larger.
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Love the close ups of the bracts.
ReplyDeleteI've seen dogwood before on blogs, though I have never actually seen one. They are so beautiful. Lovely to catch up with you today on Our World Tuesday. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful, I am looking forward to dogwoods blossoming here in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dogwoods!
ReplyDeleteAhhh so beautiful! Must get some one day!~
ReplyDeleteThis plant is new to me....lovely photos....thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDogwoods are so pretty. I really like that they bloom before their leaves are all in. Happy spring.
ReplyDeleteLisa @ LTTL