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Leatherwood

Dirca palustris

Photo by chesterbperry
Published on Project Noah
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34.9907, -84.6593

Field Notes

Description:

The tough fibers of leatherwood have been used in basket making, for rope, and even to string bows.

Habitat:

Riparian-Conasauga river

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PublishedApril 4, 2013

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