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Native to North America
At a glance
A wetland shrub or small tree with smooth-edged leaflets and reddish leaf stalks. Pale fruits hang in loose clusters. All parts contain urushiol; avoid contact and never burn this plant.
Scientific name: Toxicodendron vernix
Family: Anacardiaceae
Growth: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Bloom: Early–mid summer
Habitat: Swamps, bogs, marshes, and wet riverbank thickets
Identification
- 7–13 smooth-edged leaflets
- Reddish leaf stalks
- Hanging pale fruit clusters in wet habitats
Field photographs
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Range & sightings
Eastern Canada and east-central and eastern United States.
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Identification and range reference: NC State Extension.