Dirca (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous shrub of North America: leatherwood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dirca is a monotypic genus, consisting of only one species, Dirca palustris, also known as leatherwood.
- The Dirca shrub thrives in the woodland understory, tolerating low light levels.
- Leatherwood, also known as Dirca, has distinctive papery bark that peels in thin strips.
- In some areas, Dirca has become an endangered species due to overcollection and habitat destruction.
- The stems of the Dirca shrub can be used to make strong cordage and leather.