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Rhus copallinum var. copallinum

Flameleaf Sumac, Shining Sumac
Other regional names: Upland Sumac +1 more
  • Upland Sumac
  • Winged Sumac
Also known as: Rhus copallina var. copallina
  • Rhus copallina var. copallina
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Rhus copallinum var. copallinum (commonly known as Flameleaf Sumac or Shining Sumac) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Rhus copallinum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Trinidad-Tobago
Base Species & Variations

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