Rhus ovata
Sugar Sumac, Sugarbush
Also known as: Neostyphonia ovata (S.Watson) Abrams +3 more
- Neostyphonia ovata (S.Watson) Abrams
- Rhus ovata var. traskiae F.A.Barkley
- Schmaltzia ovata (S.Watson) F.A.Barkley
- Schmaltzia ovata var. traskiae (F.A.Barkley) F.A.Barkley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Rhus ovata (commonly known as Sugar Sumac or Sugarbush) is a shrub or tree within the Anacardiaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest