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Rhus microphylla

Desert Sumac, Scrub Sumac
Other regional names: Small Leaf Sumac
  • Small Leaf Sumac
Also known as: Rhoeidium cinereum Greene +9 more
  • Rhoeidium cinereum Greene
  • Rhoeidium glabellum Greene
  • Rhoeidium microphyllum (Engelm.) Greene
  • Rhoeidium potosinum Greene
  • Rhoeidium retusum Greene
  • Rhoeidium rugulosum Greene
  • Rhoeidium vestitum (Engl.) Greene
  • Rhus microphylla var. vestita Engl.
  • Schmaltzia microphylla (Engelm.) Small
  • Toxicodendron microphyllum (Engelm.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Rhus microphylla (commonly known as Desert Sumac or Scrub Sumac) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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