Steven Daniel

Dirca leaves are dull surfaced and nondescript. Taken in Essex Co. NY

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Dirca flowers bloom for a long time. Taken in Monroe Co. NY

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Small, but fragrant, flowers bloom before and during leaf emergence in spring.

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Note purple-pink color. The bloom starts as a band in the middle and moves simultaneously up and down, forming two bands

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Notice the spore bearing stalk. Taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY

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Unusual side view shows the structure. Taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY

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Note the evidence of a very moist, rich habitat.

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Ripe fruit in autumn in Cape May, NJ - best after the first frost.

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Flowers on female persimmon in North Carolina.

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Small, but interesting flowers of northern bush honeysuckle, taken in Maine.

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