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: No
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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