Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina
Family: Anacardiaceae (Cashew)
Branching: Alternate
A very common shrub or small tree in Ontario. One of the most
distinctive woody plants to be seen, especially when in fruit. It
has large fuzzy red clusters of "berries" on the terminal ends of the
branches. The twigs are very hairy, hence the name "staghorn"
Staghorn Sumac twig, notice the hair and distinctive leaf scars
Another view of the winter twig
Leaf scar
The pith is thick and spongy
A grove of Sumac
The distinctive fruits
Young bark
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