Staghorn Sumac
Date Submitted: August 22, 2010
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 7/25/10
Observation Time: 11:10 a.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road
Plant or Animal? Plant
Common Name: Staghorn Sumac
Scientific Name: Rhus typhina
Comments: Staghorn sumac grows in gardens, lawns, the edges of forests, and wasteland. It can grow under a wide array of conditions, but is most often found in dry and poor soil on which other plants cannot survive. Some landscapers remove all but the top branches to create a "crown" effect in order to resemble a small palm tree.
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