Fragrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica |
Other common names:
Squaw Bush
Family:
Cashew Family (Anacardiaceae)
Group:
Sumacs
Distinctive features:
Shrub; Leaves fragrant when rubbed or crushed.
Similar species:
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Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii) - leaves are not aromatic.
Flowers:
Spring; Yellow; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Alternate, Compound, Toothed; Compound (3 leaflets), alternate. Fragrant when rubbed or crushed.
Height:
2 m (6 ft)
Habitat:
Fields and Open Areas; Open areas.
Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 271
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 318
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Locally common, here and there.
Notes:
Fragrant sumac is a gorgeous medium sized shrub that has appeared in landscaping in the past 10 years. It has many attractive features, such as glossy green leaves, rich red leaves in fall, red berries and excellent drought tolerance. It also tolerates full sun and light shade. Its only need is well drained areas, such a slope.
Photographs:
157 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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Range map for Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website
and is displayed here in accordance with their
Policies)
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