Maturing blooms of the dogwood,Cornus Kousa "Southern Cross". Each bloom appears to be a single flower; in fact,it consists of a mass of small flowers arranged in a cyme (green ),at the centre of an involucre consisting of four large bracts. The bracts - the visual equivalent of petals - are initially white in colour,but eventually develop brilliant scarlet markings towards their tips,before withering and falling away. "Southern Cross" is a garden selection,originating from New Zealand. It makes an outstanding specimen tree for small gardens,with a floral display followed by scarlet coloured fruits and red autumn leaf colours. The picture is of a tree growing in Norfolk UK in June | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
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