fragrant sumac Anacardiaceae Rhus aromatica Aiton   symbol: RHAR4
	Leaf: Alternate, 3 large toothed leaflets, 3 to 5 inches long, terminal leaflet short-stalked, dull dark green above, paler below, fragrant odor when crushed. Flower: Quite small, greenish yellow, in small round clusters; appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Round cluster of reddish brown, fuzzy drupes, each 1/4 inch across, ripen in mid to late summer. Twig: Slender, brown, finely fuzzy, buds small and yellowish brown surrounded by a circular leaf scars. Flower buds occur in conspicuous, tight catkin-like clusters. Bark: Gray-brown and tight, initially smooth with obvious lenticels, later developing peeling splits. Form: Short sprawling shrub 2 to 4 feet tall.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Rhus aromatica can be found (opens a new window). USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Rhus aromatica is native to North America.