flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) observed in Maryland, US
iNaturalist: trevordavis
Citizen Science
Flowering dogwood is a beloved backyard tree whose spring bloom times are shifting with warming temperatures, and each observation like this helps scientists map exactly how much earlier it's flowering near you.
Someone spotted a flowering dogwood tree in Maryland and logged it on iNaturalist, where it was confirmed as a legitimate sighting by the community. Flowering dogwood is a stunning native tree known for its showy white or pink bracts in spring. These crowd-sourced sightings build a living map of the tree's range and bloom timing across the country.
Key Findings
A research-grade observation of flowering dogwood was recorded in Maryland, US
The sighting was verified to research-grade status, meeting iNaturalist's community identification standards
Maryland falls within the native range of flowering dogwood, which spans much of the eastern United States
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A flowering dogwood tree was spotted and recorded in Maryland, contributing a verified data point to the community-science database tracking where and when this native tree blooms across the eastern US.
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Research-grade observation of flowering dogwood in Maryland, US.
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