cornouiller

le cornouiller (FR N-M) cornel tree, a type of tree with very hard wood and beautiful flowers, small red fruit, similar to the dogwood or cherry. The wood reddens as the tree ages. The branches were used by pilgrims and beggars for walking sticks. First appears in French in 1175 spelled cornellier, from OF cornolle, Latin corna, cornum. (Fombeure)