Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina · Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Odd-pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate leaflets, numbering 9 to 31 per leaf
Margin
Serrate
Arrangement
Alternate with a densely hairy rachis
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midveins and lateral veins
Key Features
Large pinnately compound leaves featuring numerous lanceolate leaflets with finely serrated margins and a densely pubescent central rachis
Description
A small deciduous tree or large shrub with velvety twigs resembling stag antlers, producing dense upright red fruit clusters and vibrant orange-red autumn foliage
Habitat
Found along forest edges, abandoned fields, and roadsides in full sun to partial shade, adapting to poor, dry-to-moist well-drained soils
Native Range
Native to eastern North America and widely planted in temperate urban landscapes
Identified on 10/16/2026