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SPECIES Woody Plants Dirca palustris
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Eastern Leatherwood

Dirca palustris
Eastern Leatherwood
Ropebark
Thymelaeaceae
Dirca
Dirca palustris
Linnaeus
ON, QC, NB, NS
Characteristics
Shrub
Deciduous
Shade
Sand, Loam
Dry, Moist
No
No
No
No
Habitat Considerations
Atlantic Maritime, Mixedwood Plains
Woodland, Prairie/Meadow/Field
Woodland, Prairie/Meadow
Design Considerations
0 cm
200 cm
Apr - May
Yellow
Yes
Yes
Green|Purple|Red
Yes
No
Conservation Status
Interesting Tidbits
POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Minor skin irritation when touched, low toxicity if ingested. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea; contact with bark may cause skin irritation with blisters. Toxic Principle: Resin. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)

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