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Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

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Family: ANACARDIACEAE
Genus: Rhus
Species: Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica)

Fragrant Sumac Species Images

Fragrant Sumac Species Description

This species is native to North America north of Mexico.

Allergenicity: Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a mild allergen.

Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Spring to Summer.

Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.

Shrub: A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same root.

Perennial: Living for many years.

Woody Stem: Non-herbaceous. Lignified.

Fragrant Sumac Species Usage

Pharmacological: Used in medicine or pharmacological research.

Butterfly Plant: A plant that is known to attract butterflies.

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Fragrant Sumac Species Location

Allergies By County Map For Fragrant Sumac

The shaded areas on the map indicates where the species has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.

- Native, observed in a county

- Introduced, observed in a county

- Rarely observed