Dirca occidentalis
Encyclopedia
Dirca occidentalis, or Western Leatherwood, is a deciduous shrub
with leaves 3 to 7 centimeters in length. Yellow flowers emerge prior to leafing. It grows on moist and shaded slopes. It is rare and endemic to the San Francisco Bay area
of California
. It's closest relative, the Eastern Leatherwood, lives in the Eastern half of North America.
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
with leaves 3 to 7 centimeters in length. Yellow flowers emerge prior to leafing. It grows on moist and shaded slopes. It is rare and endemic to the San Francisco Bay area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It's closest relative, the Eastern Leatherwood, lives in the Eastern half of North America.
External links
- USDA Plants database Dirca occidentalis A. Gray
- Jepson Manual Online Dirca occidentalis A. Gray
- Calflora Dirca occidentalis A. Gray