DCHP-3

bois de diable

Cdn French, Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the vine maple of British Columbia, Acer circinatum.

Quotations

1825
This Acer forms part of the underwood in the pine forests . . . 6 to 10 stems rising together which are twisted and crooked in all directions forming growing arches. It is called by the voyageurs bois de diable from the obstruction it gives them in passing through the woods.