Word Trix: Random Photo: Sumac Berries

Saturday, October 03, 2015

Random Photo: Sumac Berries

6 comments:

Beth at PlantPostings said...: Aren't they beautiful? I was surprised to learn they're a critical food source for many birds, particularly for robins in the late winter and early spring. Here's a great article partially describing why: http://strib.mn/1FQ4Is9.; Sunday, October 04, 2015 10:45:00 AM
Heather said...: Beth: I love seeing the red of sumac leaves and bright berries this time of year -- and against the snows of winter. I did know they were a vital food source, thanks to guided walks at the arboretum, and have seen some birds at them along the bike path in winter months.; Monday, October 05, 2015 9:05:00 AM
colleen said...: You wear it well, sumac!; Tuesday, October 06, 2015 7:56:00 AM
Heather said...: Colleen: Lovely, isn't it?; Thursday, October 08, 2015 8:36:00 AM
Alice Audrey said...: Aren't Sumac leaves one of those that will make you itch? I'm not sure I'd want to get close to the berries.; Thursday, October 08, 2015 7:45:00 PM
Heather said...: Not the ones here. The smooth and staghorn variety are native to Wis, while poisonous sumac is native to the south.; Sunday, October 11, 2015 1:18:00 AM

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