The staghorn sumac's yellows and deep reds stand out in late October at the Native Plant Reserve on River Road. Because sumac prefers to grow with a good deal of sun, it tends to hug the edges of woods. What this means visually is that its bold colors tend to be found standing out against a darker background of woods--handy for any photographer who happens by.

Photo: Arnold Henderson

 More of Native Plant Reserve (rendering)
 Text on NPR
 More on Env. Ed. Ctrs.
 Back to Photo Tour
 Back to Color Tour