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I think this colony of leatherwood was 'calling me'. Magnificent seeing fifteen large plants all in bloom. Many were taller than me. Growing amongst a copse of Bay Laurel but with some open north east sky. Fallen limbs and trunks from the bay trees all around. About 1/3 of the individuals were young and short. One group of three and one group of twelve. Surprised me to find dirca. I've only been looking for seventeen years in the preserve. It helps that I'm 'retired' and can go over all the land in the preserve multiple times.