staghorn sumac

noun

1. a sumac, Rhus typhina, of eastern North America, having leaves that turn scarlet, orange, and purple in the autumn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of staghorn sumac¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

We love the matted-grass trails that are wide and enable us to easily stroll by the staghorn sumac shrubs and successional trees.

From Washington Post

The state recommends gardeners plant native species like native red maples, red chokeberries and staghorn sumac.

From Seattle Times

Other shrubs that provide berries for winter birds include holly, choke cherry, staghorn sumac, twig dogwood, viburnums and beauty berry.

From Seattle Times

The staghorn sumac, Rhus typhina L., is a slightly taller tree, as it reaches a height of 20 to 35 feet, and a stem diameter of 8 to 12 inches.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, you can take the berries and leaves of red or staghorn sumac and boil them together to make a black dye, or ink.

From Project Gutenberg