👉 "Cornus" refers to the genus of trees known as "cornus", which are commonly found in forests and wetlands throughout the world. These trees are characterized by their distinctive, long, woody stems that provide shelter for a variety of insects, birds, and other animals, and also serve as food sources for humans and wildlife. The genus of cornus is named after the Greek god of corn, who was considered to be the patron deity of the forest ecosystem in ancient Greece.