. . . stages

of a Dogwood -

bracts [ usually four ] hold the Dogwood-flowers-to-be -
now, they look like peas in a cup -
gradually they open -
revealing white, pink or red bracts -
very small yellow flowers will be in the center -

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From the mountains to the coast, the Dogwood tree can be seen in North Carolina US .. colors from white to pink to red, bloom in early Spring into Summer.
The flower (Cornus florida) was declared the State Flower Of NC in 1941.