fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica)
Family: Anacardiaceae
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| Form:
It is a shrub growing 2-7 ft. in height. |
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Leaves: [if 789 not_equals=””] Shape: terminal leaflet is slightly stalked[/if 100] Margin: serrated Texture: pubescent when young Variation: N/A |
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| Bark:
Bark is brown and slender. |
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| Twigs and Buds:
Twigs are aromatic when bruised. |
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| Flowers and Fruit:
It produces red fruits with densely course hairs. |
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| Distinguishing Characteristics:
It is most easily identified as a shrub with 3 leaflets that is aromatic when crushed. |
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| Range:
This species is often found in Nebraska east to the Atlantic coast, north to Maine, and south to Florida. |
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| Silvics:
It grows naturally on dry rocky sites. |
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| Ecological and Cultural Importance:
Fruits are consumed by various small mammals and birds. |
