Staminate flowers 



THE SMOOTH SUMACH {Rhus glabra) 



This is rarely a tree at all, but is familiar as a roadside shrub. The foliage and flower cluster are smooth, the stems coate 

 with a pale bloom. The ruddy leaves and fruit glow brightly against duller backgrounds in autumn and winter. A pleasar 

 beverage is made of the acid fruits. This is one of the best sumachs for decorative planting, especially for autumn effec; 



