Rhus microphylla Engelmann. Subgenus: Lobadium. Section: Rhoeidium. Common name: Desert Sumac, Scrub Sumac. Phenology: Apr-May; Jul-Aug. Habitat: Rocky hillsides, riverbanks. Distribution: E. TX, sw. OK, NM, and AZ south through c. and w. TX to Mexico.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA13, GrPl, K4, Mex, NcTx, NS, Ok, POWO, Tx; = Schmaltzia microphylla (Engelm. ex A.Gray) Small — S13. Basionym: Rhus microphylla Engelm. 1852
Links to other floras: = Rhus microphylla - FNA13
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Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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