Flowers bloom early in
the spring before the leaves develop - 28 April 2012
Fragrant Sumac Bush with flowers but no leaves April 28, 2012
The bush had several Great Blue Hairstreak butterflies using it as a
nectar source
May 17,
2005 - trail to Delicate Arch,
Arches National Park, Grand County, Utah
Wasatch
Blvd-trailhead
Photo Details - ©Nicky
Davis
First two photos taken near Rodeo Grounds west of Cedar Fort,
Utah County, Utah
N. 40.20.3.01, W 112.6.44.60
ELEVATION: 5261
feet
Last photo taken at trailhead on Wasatch blvd., Salt Lake County, Utah
Characteristics
Size: 2-8 feet tall, Flowers: Yellow, small, Leaves: aromatic,
oak-leaf shaped, Bloom Time:
They bloom in March or April before the leaves appear
Other
syn.
Squawbush, Lemonade
Sumac, Oak-leaf Sumac
A
favorite shrub
of Native Americans who reportedly used juice from crushed berries as
an astringent on smallpox sores or as a body deodorant or
mouthwash. Also crushed berries and made into a "lemonade' drink
or used berries as an appetizer. The flexible straight branches
were used for basket
making.
The Great Blue Hairstreak - Atlides halesus has been seen using the
flowers as a
nectar source.
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