Dirca palustris L.

PLANTS OF ILLINOIS, USA
Dirca palustris L.
Thymelaeaceae
Det.: S.R.Hill, (ILLS) 2012
Leatherwood.
KENDALL COUNTY 41.596873° N. Lat.
088.434809° W. Long. Mid to upper west facing
slope along east floodplain of Big Rock Creek,
Emmons Woods, southwest of South Hale Street and
Needham Road, Plano. Coordinate Datum:
WGS84/NAD83. Elevation 585 feet.
Upland mesic forest on steep slope. Scarce shrub, stems
to 3 feet long, basal stem diameter 2-3 inches, somewhat
decumbent at base; 2 seen at this time; fruits green, firm.
Steven R. Hill 38833
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04 May 2012
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