Rhus
aromatica or Rhus trilobata
(Threeleaf Sumac)
Family:
Anacardiaceae (Sumac)
Rhus aromatica is
a common shrub in the foothills. Leaves are divided into three leaflets. Clusters
of yellowish flowers appear in early spring, giving rise to red fruits. Threeleaf
Sumac is in the same family as Poison Ivy,
but does not cause skin rash.
