toughleaf dogwood
Cornaceae

toughleaf dogwood

Swida microcarpa (Nash) Small

Indigenous Names: ParioBi
Habitat: Largely found in the south from Alabama to the Carolinas
Seasonality: Not specified
Status: Native

Ceremonial & Cultural Notes

Comanche

Material/Artifact: Stems used to make arrow shafts

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: wood