Red Sumac

Rhus glabra L. is a species within the genus Rhus and the Anacardiaceae family, also known as the cashew or sumac family. It is commonly referred to as Red Sumac. The species is distributed across several regions, including British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Vermont in the United States, Australia, the Flemish and Walloon Regions, and various U.S. states such as Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado. First published in 1753, Rhus glabra has a broad geographic presence and is recognized for its ecological and ornamental value in its native habitats.