Question: I found a patch of what I thought might be Toxicodendron rydbergii. Its form was shrubby and upright with no …
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I found a patch of what I thought might be Toxicodendron rydbergii. Its form was shrubby and upright with no aerial roots. Drupes appeared glabrous and, although fruit in March can't give an accurate number of flowers, most clusters were significantly fewer than 25 (most fewer than 12-15). The drupes were pedicellate, which is inconsistent with T. rydbergii - but none of the images of T. rydbergii fruit I found online - including on Go Botany - appear to be sessile. Can you explain? Thanks.
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Dear stephradner, good morning. The flowers/fruits of Toxicodendron rydbergii are usually pedicellate, just shortly so. Your images are consistent with this species. Beautiful photographs, the habit shot demonstrates this species' growth form very well. Best wishes.
