Is dogwood good or bad for you? A Guide to Edible and Inedible Varieties
                                
                                
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                                With more than 50 species in the *Cornus* genus, determining the safety of a particular dogwood for consumption requires careful identification. Is dogwood good or bad for you? The answer depends entirely on the species, as some bear delicious, nutritious fruit while others produce inedible or even mildly toxic berries.