Associations to the word «Leatherwood»

Wiktionary

LEATHERWOOD, noun. A deciduous shrub, of the genus Dirca, that has leathery bark
LEATHERWOOD, noun. A subalpine shrub or small tree found only in New Zealand, Olearia colensoi

Dictionary definition

LEATHERWOOD, noun. Shrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange and crimson foliage.
LEATHERWOOD, noun. Deciduous shrub of eastern North America having tough flexible branches and pliable bark and small yellow flowers.

Wise words

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