Rhus virens
Evergreen Sumac, Tobacco Sumac
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Rhus virens (commonly known as Evergreen Sumac or Tobacco Sumac) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
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