Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deciduous European shrub or small tree: Cornus mas is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family, native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia.
   • Known for its bright red fruit: It produces small, oblong, cherry-like fruits that are bright red when ripe. The fruit is edible and often used to make preserves, syrups, and alcoholic beverages.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a mature Cornus mas that provided excellent autumn color.
  • The bright red berries of Cornus mas are harvested in late summer.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In botanical and gardening contexts, is often discussed for its early spring flowers, which appear before its leaves, and its value as an ornamental and fruiting plant.
  • For early nectar, consider planting Cornus mas.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornelian cherry: This is the common name for .
  • The Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is more shrub-like than other dogwoods.
• Dogwood: The common name for the genus , to which belongs.
  • While many dogwoods are native to North America, Cornus mas is a European species.

Synonyms

• Cornelian cherry tree: A direct synonym referencing its common name.
• European cornel: Another name emphasizing its geographic origin.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is a scientific botanical name (binomial nomenclature). It is primarily used in formal, academic, or horticultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation, where "Cornelian cherry" is more common.

Noun

1. deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit