BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Red-Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera, Swida sericea), also known as Red Willow, Kinnikinnick, Redstem Dogwood, Redtwig Dogwood, Red-rood, American Dogwood, Creek Dogwood and Western Dogwood, grows on marginal land and is abundant in low wetlands, pasture