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Rhus aromatica

fragrant sumach

Other common names
lemon sumac
polecat bush
Synonyms
Rhus canadensis
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Botanical details
Family
Anacardiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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Genus

Rhus

Genus description

Rhus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, pinnate or palmately-divided leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring or summer, followed by small, spherical red fruits in dense clusters

Name status

Correct

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