A tough, woody plant also known as steeplebush, common in swamps and wetlands.
From 'hard' plus 'hack' (meaning to chop or cut), referring to the difficulty of cutting through this plant's tough woody stems. The name emphasizes the plant's resistance to being hacked or chopped.
Hardhack was used historically by Native Americans for medicine, and its incredibly tough fibers made it nearly impossible to clear from wetlands—colonists actually gave up trying to remove it.
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