Rhus aromatica var. aromatica
Rhus aromatica var. aromatica, commonly known as aromatic sumac, is a resilient deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, resinous leaves and bright red drupes. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable botanical resource for treating inflammation and supporting digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Rhus aromatica var. aromatica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Rhus as the specific variety aromatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rhus aromatica var. aromatica, is known by various regional names across different languages. In English, it is commonly referred to as fragrant sumac, while in Arabic, it is known as al-summaq. In Hebrew, the plant is called summaq, and in Persian, it is called sumaq.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Sweden. Its range extends into Central Asia, where it is found in both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Additionally, the species is located in Western Canada, specifically within the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. This wide dispersal demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to varied environmental conditions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |