Poison Sumac

Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) picture by Joshua Mayer/flickr Click here!

Ways to Identify Poison Sumac

1. Poison sumac is primarily found in swamps, pinewoods, wetlands, and hardwood forests
• Found in south eastern states of the U.S.
2. Edges
• Poison sumac has leaves with smooth edges
3. Type
• Poison sumac has compound leaves
4. Growth
• Tree or a shrub

Fun Fact!

A poison sumac tree can grow 30 feet tall and sometimes even taller.

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