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Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum) Growing near the edge of a pine forest in NE Alabama (Etowah County).<br />
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This species of sumac can be differentiated from Rhus glabra by its untoothed leaflets and midribs with leafy ridges (wings). Look closely at the photo attached to see the &quot;wings.&quot; Geotagged,Rhus copallinum,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br />
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This species of sumac can be differentiated from Rhus glabra by its untoothed leaflets and midribs with leafy ridges (wings). Look closely at this photo (bottom left) to see the &quot;wings.&quot;  Geotagged,Rhus copallinum,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum)

Growing near the edge of a pine forest in NE Alabama (Etowah County).

Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum) Growing near the edge of a pine forest in NE Alabama (Etowah County).<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/64443/winged_sumac_rhus_copallinum.html<br />
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This species of sumac can be differentiated from Rhus glabra by its untoothed leaflets and midribs with leafy ridges (wings). Look closely at the photo attached to see the "wings." Geotagged,Rhus copallinum,Summer,United States


This species of sumac can be differentiated from Rhus glabra by its untoothed leaflets and midribs with leafy ridges (wings). Look closely at this photo (bottom left) to see the "wings."

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''Rhus copallinum'', the winged sumac, shining sumac, dwarf sumac or flameleaf sumac, is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family that is native to eastern North America. It is a deciduous tree growing to 3.5–5.5 metres tall and an equal spread with a rounded crown.

Similar species: Sapindales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2018. Captured Sep 2, 2017 09:06 in 138 1st Ave, Collinsville, AL 35961, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm