Savoring the lovely blossoms of the dogwood on a spring evening might make you wonder how such a beautiful tree acquired such an ugly name. At least two theories for the origin of "dogwood" have been proposed, and only one involves dogs.

Centuries ago, one theory suggests, people believed you could rid a dog of fleas by bathing the beast with a potion made from the bark and leaves of the dogwood tree.

Today you'd have to purchase this "All-Natural, Special Formula ...

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