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Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) is a plant species native to the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, known locally as “kızılcık,” “erğen,” or “kiren.” It is widely distributed in Türkiye, particularly in the Black Sea, Inner Anatolia, and Marmara regions, where both wild and cultivated varieties are found. Botanical Characteristics and Morphology The cornelian cherry grows as a shrub or small tree reaching heights of 3 to 6 meters. Its leaves are opposite, petiolate, and oval-shaped. Th