« back to search Dirca occidentalis Date July 1997 Media FormatSlide PhotographerDieter H. Wilken Location Information Country: United States Plant Information Plant(s) Pictured Western Leatherwood (Dirca occidentalis) More Info Alternative Common NamesLeatherwood, Western, Native StatusNative Plant Type/Growth FormShrub CNPS Rare Plant Index1B.2 Blooming PeriodJan-Mar(Apr) Plant Communities Chaparral, Forest, Wetland/Riparian, Woodland, Chaparral, Closed-Cone Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Dirca occidentalis Flower Color Yellow Primary Plant Part Flower Close-up, Leaves, Stems/Branches/Trunk General Subject General Subject Plant Pictures Subject Tags Wildflower Display Image & Format Details Decade1990s Photo OrientationPortrait Image & Format Tags Color photograph, Low-key photography Date is Processing Date Yes Index NumberSL_20795