# Dogwood > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Cornus florida | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: yellowish-green<br>Leaves: Dark green | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Temperate to warm, parks and roadsides | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Carpenter]], [[Herbalist]], [[Woodcarver]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 5-10 m | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description An ornamental, flowering tree valued for its near-indestructible wood used in arrow- and wand-making. It guards secrets, provides privacy, and helps illusion magic. --- ## Properties ### Magical Properties - Connection to dogs and other canines - Perfect wood for enchanted arrow shafts, wands, and ceremonial daggers - Protects privacy and secrets - Protects the household - Provides concealment and camouflage - Seals secret letters ### Medicinal Properties - Alleviates headaches, fatigue, and prolonger diarrhea - Stimulates appetite - Tonic - Treats boils and wounds - Treats malaria and fevers