What is another word for silky dogwood?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlki dˈɒɡwʊd] (IPA) 
Silky dogwood, a deciduous shrub that is native to North America, is scientifically known as Cornus amomum, with the common name of silky dogwood. However, there are several synonyms of silky dogwood that horticulturists and botanists use interchangeably, such as red-stemmed dogwood, swamp dogwood, round-leaved dogwood, Kousa dogwood, and more. All of these names refer to the same flowering plant that can be easily distinguished by its smooth bark, oval-shaped leaves that turn red in autumn, and clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring that are replaced by small, bluish-white fruits. Silky dogwoods require moist soil and partial sun to grow well and are often used in landscaping and reforestation efforts due to their hardiness and erosion control properties.
