Dirca palustris L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Thymelaeaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
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Species Description - Shrub 1–2 m; lvs broadly oblong-obovate or obovate to ovate, 5–8 cm, on petioles 2–5 mm; fls 7–10 mm, the stamens protruding 3 mm; fr ellipsoid, 12–15 mm, pale yellowish- green, quickly deciduous. Rich, moist woods; N.S. and s. Que. to Minn., s. to Fla., Ala., Ark., and Okla.