Description
Toxicodendron succedaneum (also called Poison Sumac, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sumac family. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is found in woodlands, swamps, and wetland margins. It is a deciduous shrub with small, yellow-green flowers and stinging hairs on its leaves and stems.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicodendron succedaneum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxicodendron succedaneum is small, yellowish-green, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown drupe containing one seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.