Distribution and localisation map
Bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
Cornouiller quatre-temps
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Another proof that the arts of seduction are not just the prerogative of humans.Small leaves that come with the flower which are called bracts, are gradually transformed into simili white petals and surround the inflorescence.This "makeup" increase the visibility of flowers for pollinating insects.The true flowers themselves are very tiny.The true petals are a marvel of mechanics, at the slightest touch they expel the pollen with an energy 800 times greater than that generated by the space shuttle during takeoff.
