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| Identification |
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Genus
Rhus
Species
glabra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
smooth sumac
Family
ANACARDIACEAE
Specimen number
S10454
Data source
ColorNat p24;DyePl p26;MedPl p260;Xeri p303;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
8' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The berries of Rhus glabra as well as the leaves and the oil and the fruit have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Smooth sumac including black, yellow, tan, green, tan, gray and brown. Fabrics dyed with these plant parts include wool and cotton. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include alum and ferrous sulfate. This plant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antidiarrheal
diuretic
febrifuge
Medicinal parts
Root bark
Berries
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Rhus glabra has herbal applications as an astringent, as an antidiarrheal, as a diuretic and as a febrifuge. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Rhus aromatica. The root bark and the berries are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Berries
Leaves
Oil
Fruit
Dye color
black,yellow,tan,green,tan,gray,brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Rhus glabra is thought to originate from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rhus glabra is a woody perennial. Smooth sumac is deciduous in nature.
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