South Dakota Native Plant Research
 
Rhus glabra

Scientific Name

Rhus glabra

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Download Seed: The smooth yellowish seeds of smooth sumac are 3-3.5 mm long. (57 KB)

Download Vegetative: The leaves turn a bright red in the fall. (88 KB)

Download Fruiting: The fruit of smooth sumac is a pubescent drupe. (63 KB)

Family Name

Anacardiaceae

Common Name

Smooth sumac

Native American Name

Dakota: "Cha zi (*Chaw zee)

Additional Notes

*In the 1980's Native Americans on the Lake Traverse Reservation began to document "Cha zi" in this format.

Horticulture Notes

Seed Collection: Collect seed in late summer
Germination: Stratification
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Adaptable to most soils
Light: Full sun
Water:
Notes:

Rhus glabra

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