Dirca Palustris is commonly known as leatherwood, moosewood, and ropebark among other names. Leatherwood refers to the fact that the bark of this shrub is tough and leathery. Moosewood comes from the observation that moose commonly browse on this plant. Ropebark is another name for the tough, fibrous bark that can be processed into cordage. Other synonyms for Dirca Palustris include wicopy, moose maple, and swampwood. This deciduous shrub is native to eastern North America and can be found in wetland and woodland habitats. Its yellowish-green flowers and heart-shaped leaves make it an attractive addition to a garden or natural landscape.