Staghorn Sumac - Rhus
typhina
A member of the Cashew family, this is the largest Sumac in our
region and grows as a large shrub or small tree. Each compound
leaf has 11 - 31 lanceolate leaflets which are 2 - 5 inches long,
sharply toothed, and long pointed at the apex. The petiole is
densely haired, and the twigs are covered with velvety brown
hairs. Mature trunks have distinct horizontal lenticels. The
distinctive conical fruit
cluster makes this a fairly easy identification, when the berries
are present.
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