Cornus canadensis

On a recent trek in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, I spotted alot of alpines, sub-alpines and cool woodland plants, as well beautiful mosses, growing in nooks and crannies of the terrain we passed over. Pictured here is Cornus canadensis, or Bunchberry. This native plant is in the dogwood family. It generally grows 3-8" tall and prefers cool woodland areas. Native Americans made a tea from the leaves for aches, pains and fevers. The scarlet colored berries were eaten or stored for the long winter. Generally the white flowers come out May-July.