Contains 6 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
RHUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 265. 1753.
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TYPE: Rhus coriaria Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 481. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhus aromatica var. aromatica | Fragrant Sumac, Squawbush | |||
| Rhus copallinum var. copallinum | Winged Sumac, Flameleaf Sumac | |||
| Rhus copallinum var. latifolia | Eastern Winged Sumac | |||
| Rhus glabra | Smooth Sumac | |||
| Rhus michauxii | Michaux's Sumac, Dwarf Sumac | |||
| Rhus typhina | Staghorn Sumac |
Identification Key
1. Leaves with 3 leaflets
1. Leaves mostly with 9-25 leaflets
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2. Stem, petiole, and leaf rachis glabrous
2. Stem, petiole, and leaf rachis pubescent
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3. Leaflets entire or sometimes a few with crenate margins, narrowly lanceolate to narrowly ovate
3. Leaflets regularly dentate, broadly lanceolate to broadly ovate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||