Winged Sumac
Rhus copallinum · Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound deciduous leaf
Shape
Lanceolate to oblong leaflet with zero lobes
Margin
Entire to slightly serrate margin
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement along the rachis
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent midrib
Key Features
Glossy dark red autumn foliage and oblong leaflet shape
Description
Large deciduous shrub or small tree featuring distinctive winged leaf rachises and brilliant red fall color
Habitat
Dry open woods, clearings, and roadside banks in full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/14/2026