Rhus glabra
Rhus = red
glabra = glabrous (referring to the leaves and stem being hairless)
| Scientific Name: | Rhus glabra |
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| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Common Name: | Smooth Sumac |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
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| C Value: | 1 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 4 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Pinnate Compound |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | toothed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Milky sap, glaucous stems and leaves |
| Gee Whiz: | Looks like Rhus hirta, but R.hirta is hairy. Can be used to make a lemonade tea. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |