dirca

nom propre

A deciduous shrub native to North America, commonly known as leatherwood.

• 🇫🇷Arbuste caduc originaire d'Amérique du Nord, communément appelé bois de cuir ou bois de plomb.

1. Leatherwood shrub C2 formal american

   A genus of deciduous shrubs native to North America, commonly known as leatherwood, known for its tough, flexible bark.

   • The Dirca shrub is often found in moist, wooded areas.
   • Leatherwood, or Dirca, has been used for cordage by indigenous peoples.
   • The bark of Dirca is remarkably strong and pliable.

   🇫🇷Dirca (bois de plomb)

   Synonymes: leatherwoodmoosewoodropebarkwicopy