Rhus copallina
| Scientific Name: | Rhus copallina |
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| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Common Name: | Winged Sumac |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
| Etymology: | Rhus = Greek for "sumac" and copallina = yielding copal-gum |
| C Value: | 3 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 4 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Palmate Compound |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | slightly toothed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Winged rachis, pinnately Compound leaf, 7-21 leaflets |
| Gee Whiz: | Big source of food for game and songbirds in winter |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |