Cornus canadensis

In contrast to its dogwood relatives, this is a diminutive herbaceous beauty. New shoots arise in spring, along with the typical small flowers, surrounded be larger, attractive, creamy-white bracts. In autumn foliage can turn vibrant reds, along with clusters of red fruits, hence the common name of bunchberry. Preferring dappled shade and neutral to acidic soils. In also sometimes known by the unmemorable name of Chamaepericlymenum canadense.