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Dirca

Dirca

9.9
A North American shrub that loses its leaves and has small yellow flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Dirca plant thrives in moist, shaded areas.

Examples

  • The supple bark of Dirca makes it easily distinguished from other shrubs.

  • Have you ever seen a Dirca in bloom?

  • Dirca species can be found in moist woodlands throughout eastern North America.

  • Botanists often refer to Dirca when studying native plant communities.

  • Dirca species can be found in moist woodlands throughout eastern North America.

  • Botanists often refer to Dirca when studying native plant communities.

  • The supple bark of Dirca makes it easily distinguished from other shrubs.

Synonyms

leatherwood
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  • US
9.9

A small tree or bush with tough branches and noticeable flowers

is the scientific genus native to North America for these deciduous shrubs

Surface Forms

Dirca singular
Dircas plural

Etymology

Dirca likely traces back to the Greek name 'Dirce' and was chosen by botanists for this genus of shrubs. Think of the word 'leatherwood': Dirca has strong, pliable bark and stems once used for cords, so the name fits the plant you see today.