Also known as boxwood or cornel, flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a common ornamental tree found in the United States ... During the Civil War, the bark was dried, ground, and steeped as a tea, ...

While Haslam adores white flowers, he recommends steering clear of yellow-coloured blooms. Earlier this month, Haslam released the sixth edition of his infamous 'common' tea towels in ...