australian sumac

noun

Meaning

A flowering shrub belonging to the genus Rhus, native to or naturalized in parts of Australia, known for its compound leaves and dense spikes of berries.

Examples

  • The Australian sumac provides excellent ground cover in the dry, rocky soil of the garden.
  • We identified the Australian sumac by its distinctive, vibrant red fruit clusters.

Synonyms: shrub, bush, rhus, woody plant