Rhus (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rhus aromatica, also known as fragrant sumac, is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive fall colors and spicy aroma.
- In the western United States, Rhus integrifolia is often found growing in coastal sage scrub habitats.
- Some gardeners consider Rhus typhina, or staghorn sumac, to be an invasive species due to its ability to form dense thickets.
- Rhus coriaria, also known as Sicilian sumac, is native to southern Europe and western Asia but has been naturalized in other parts of the world.
- Rhus cotinus, or smoke tree, is a popular garden shrub known for its smoky purple foliage.