noun
- plural of dogwood; trees or shrubs of the genus Cornus, typically having small flowers surrounded by large white or pink bracts
Examples
- The dogwoods bloom beautifully in spring with their white flowers.
- Several dogwoods line the pathway through the park.
- Pink dogwoods are popular ornamental trees in suburban neighborhoods.
- The dogwoods in our yard attract many birds and butterflies.
- Native dogwoods are important for local wildlife ecosystems.
- We planted three dogwoods along the fence last autumn.