mountain sumac
Definition
Noun 1. A common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America: Mountain sumac refers to a specific type of shrub (Rhus glabra) native to eastern North America. It is characterized by compound leaves, clusters of greenish flowers, and produces red berries.
Usage Notes
- The term "mountain sumac" is a common name for a specific plant species. It is used in botanical contexts, nature writing, and regional descriptions.
- It is important to distinguish this nonpoisonous shrub from other plants with "sumac" in their name, some of which may cause skin irritation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The hillside was covered in mountain sumac, its leaves turning a brilliant red in the autumn.
- Birds often feed on the red berries of the mountain sumac during the winter months.
- A field guide helped us identify the shrub as mountain sumac, not the poisonous variety.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical identification: The term is used precisely to differentiate from other sumacs, such as staghorn sumac () or poison sumac ().
Variants and Related Words
- Smooth sumac: This is the more frequently used common name for the same plant species ().
- Scarlet sumac: Another occasional common name for this shrub.
- Sumac (noun): The general name for shrubs and small trees of the genus and related genera.
Synonyms
- Smooth sumac (n): The primary synonym.
- Rhus glabra (n): The scientific Latin name.
Related Phrases
- Clump of mountain sumac: Refers to a group of these shrubs growing together.
- A large clump of mountain sumac marked the edge of the old field.
Noun
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common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries
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