Kearney's sumac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kearney's sumac |
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Rhus
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kearneyi
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Rhus kearneyi is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the cashew family. People often call it Kearney's sumac. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it in Arizona in the United States and Baja California in Mexico.
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What is Kearney's Sumac?
Kearney's sumac is a shrub or a small tree. It can grow up to 4 meters (about 13 feet) tall. The small branches and leaf stems are red.
The leaves are usually oval shaped. Sometimes they have three lobes or are divided into three smaller parts. They feel tough and leathery. Their color can be shiny green or a waxy bluish. You can also see white lines, or veins, on the leaves.
Flowers and Fruit
This plant produces many flowers. They grow close together in a cluster. The flowers are cream or pink in color. After the flowers, small fruits grow. Each fruit is about one centimeter (less than half an inch) long.
Where Does Kearney's Sumac Grow?
There are different types, or subspecies, of Kearney's sumac. One subspecies is called kearneyi. It grows only in Yuma County, Arizona.
There is only one known group of these plants. It lives in a special area. This area is used for military training. It is called the Barry Goldwater Air Force Range.
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Natural range of Kearney's sumac
