Species:  Cornus Canadensis

Common name:  Bunchberry

Habitat:  Cold woods and mountain slopes

Growing season:  Late summer to early fall

Characteristics:  The single showy "blossom" consists of 4 petal like bracts around a cluster of tiny flowers.  Leaves are arranged in a whirl of 6 and its berries are scarlet and tightly clustered.

Uses:  The fruit can be eaten raw, or cooked like pudding.