Florida dogwood

English

Etymology

Probably a misunderstanding of the Latin name Cornus florida, which incorporates Latin florida (“flowery”) and not English Florida (“a state”).

Noun

Florida dogwood

  1. Synonym of flowering dogwood (“Cornus florida”).
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