Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO
Description
Appearance: Dirca palustris is a deciduous shrub known for its flexible, woody branches and inconspicuous yellow flowers.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, opposite, and oval-shaped.
Flowers: The plant produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that appear before the leaves.
Fruit: It bears slender, woody capsules.
Habitat: It is commonly found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Distribution: Leatherwood is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Planted in fern area. Very likely occurred naturally prior to the introduction of cattle.