Dogwood

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairies

Genus and Species: Cornus foemina

Habitat: Swamps, bottomland forests, moist upland forests in ravines, banks of streams and rivers, margins of ponds and lakes and upland prairies. Mot as well distributed in Tall Grass prairie habitat.


Seasons: Early summer to Early fall


Active Chemical Ingredient: Betulinic Acid


Chemical Structure:

Uses of Specimen:
Treats Malaria(tea)
Treats diarrhea(tea)

Resources:
American Dogwood. (n.d.). Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-523-american dogwood.aspx?activeingredientid=523&activeingredientname=american dogwoo,