Carte Postale Vintage Botanical Flowering Dogwood

Vintage botanical Illustration of flowering dogwood, foliage and blossoms, very elegant, sophisticated and classy artwork for a chic romantic home decor and nature or flowers lover. Cornus florida, the flowering dogwood or American dogwood, is a species of flowering tree in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. Cornus florida is the state tree and flower of Virginia, the state tree of Missouri, and state flower of North Carolina. Dogwood symbolism includes rebirth, innocence, purity, and hope, often linked to the Christian story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. It also represents strength and resilience due to its durable wood, and affection based on a Victorian tradition of men offering the flowers to women. Other meanings include elegance, new beginnings, and a sign of affection.