Rhus aromatica - Fragrant Sumac, Basket Bush (Plant) ethnobotany become involved in citizen science

become involved in citizen science efforts such as tagging migrating monarchs and participating in population counts

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Vaccinium ovatum Common Name California Huckleberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun

Plant Characteristics Family Name Typhaceae Species Name Typha latifolia Common Name Broad-Leaved Cattail Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Burgundy Flowering Months July

Found locally in the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River

Rhus aromatica - Fragrant Sumac, Basket Bush (Plant) ethnobotany become involved in citizen scienceBright orange red fall color. Leaves have a citrus fragrance when crushed. Beautiful red berries in summer beloved by birds. Very attractive hedge or low sprawling shrub. . Plant Characteristics Family Name Anacardiaceae Species Name Rhus aromatica Common Name Fragrant Sumac, Basket Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April,