You can identify a poison sumac tree by looking for clusters of smooth, oval-shaped leaves arranged in rows of 7-13 leaflets. The leaves are shiny and have a white or pale yellow color on the underside. The tree also produces small greenish-white berries that hang in loose clusters. Be cautious as contact with the leaves or any part of the tree can cause a rash or skin irritation.
No, poison sumac does not have berries on its branches.
From what I understand, Poison Sumac only grows in very wet areas such as bogs and wetlands. However common sumac looks very similar to a pecan. Eventually, the dense cluster of drupes (or sumac bobs) should give it away. As a extra note, I think the drupes are white on poison sumac.
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Yes, poison sumac can be found in Ohio, particularly in wetter areas like swamps, marshes, and along stream banks. It is important to be able to identify poison sumac to avoid contact, as it can cause an itchy rash through the skin's exposure to urushiol oil present in the plant.
The question is not can you smoke marijuana while having poison sumac, but WHY are you asking if you can smoke marijuana while having poison sumac? That is the question.
Seriously, why would you want to? Is there something special about poison sumac?
No, African sumac [Rhus lancea] isn't poisonous to animals. But it's a close relative of poison ivy [Toxicodendron radicans]. So all parts of the tree contain the urushiol oil to which many humans are allergic.
Poison sumac has smooth, hairless red stems and white/gray berries compared to harmless sumac species that have red, hairy stems and red berries. Poison sumac also has leaves with 7-13 leaflets arranged in pairs along the stem, and it typically grows in wet or damp areas. Avoid touching or coming into contact with any plant that you suspect to be poison sumac.
Not all sumac plants are poisonous. Some varieties, like the staghorn sumac, are safe to touch and even edible. However, there are some species of sumac, like poison sumac, that can cause skin irritation or other harmful effects if touched or ingested. It is important to properly identify the type of sumac plant before handling or consuming it.
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