Poison Sumac vs. Staghorn Sumac: The Major Differences
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Poison sumac and staghorn sumac are similar enough to fool beginners. Learn how they are different and how to identify each of them.
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Poison Sumac vs. Staghorn Sumac: The Major Differences
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