Rhus typhina

Definitions of Rhus typhina

1. noun

   deciduous shrubby tree or eastern North America with compound leaves that turn brilliant red in fall and dense panicles of greenish yellow flowers followed by crimson acidic berries
   synonyms: Virginian sumac, staghorn sumac, velvet sumac, vinegar tree

   type of:

   shumac, sumac, sumach

   a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)