Poison Sumac by ShadowsNTime
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I may be wrong in the identification of this plant but all the locals agree this what it is, that it causes rashes and irritations to humans. I found conflicting info in the internet and pictures that match my image except for the color of the berries, however, the berries pictured were not fully ripened. So unless someone can positively identify this from their own experience, I will stick with this identification.
Thanks for looking and for previous comments!
Comments (23)
Wonderful capture colours and light, Excellent well done..
We have a tree in our back yard that is HUGE it looks like about 5 trees combined and I have tried to find out what it is, been told its a huckleberry tree, what ever it is the squirrels and birds love it. Great photo.
Whatever it's called you captured it well Lynn :)
Nice capture
Great capture!
A very good color photo!
Yes, Poison Sumac. It is very dangerous if you are sensitive and less so if not. When it comes in contact with this skin it can spread through the blood system if not treated immediately. It causes a boiling, weeping, painful, welty rash that can leave devistating scars. It often carries fever with it. If it enters the blood system and travels, it will attack internal organs as well (and the brain in some cases). My doctor was very specific about it and the dangers. I came in contact with it at about the age of 8 or 9. I have never had such a painful skin experience. For some time, there was a question about facial scarring... There are several types of Sumac and not all are poison. Some are used in landscaping and are very beautiful.
Poison Sumac... but beautiful. wonderful capture!!
Its wonderful work.
Excellent capture, welll done...
very beautiful image... although poisonous !!! :)
Lovely light.
very beautiful macro. The DOF and the light are perfect as well as the compo. i don't know these berries
great capture...
Pj's description runs a chill down the spine! Good pic,Lynn. Hope you are feeling better.
Well, this looks like no sumac I ever saw. No idea there, good photo though in difficult lighting.
Splendid!
MrsLubner is right about the toxicity of Poison Sumac but this is not that plant. In my experience, this plant is known as Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana L.) Pokeweed is a native plant throughout eastern North America. It is a large-rooted perennial with a fast-growing top, reaching up to 10 or more feet in height. The roots and seeds are poisonous. The branches bear clusters of flowers and dark red fruits. The fruits resemble the berries of nightshade and thus pokeweed is sometimes called American nightshade. Other common names are inkberry, pigeon berry, coakun, pocan bush, scoke, garget, and poke salad. Pokeweed is most easily grown in a temperate climate such as that of eastern North America. The top dies down in winter. The young, asparagus-like shoots are formed in spring and can be grown from lifted roots dug in the winter. Pokeweed blooms in the warm weather from July to September. Pokeweed grows in rich pastures, waste places, gardens, open places in woodlands, and along fence rows. It grows on deep, rich, gravelly soils, limestone, and sandy hammock soils in Florida. It is a perennial herb, reproducing by seeds or from a very large poisonous taproot. The main stalks never become woody with age (they break easily) but they do turn red. The berries start off white then turn green, then turn almost black. Both broken stalks and crushed berries will cause stains. There is little cultivation of pokeweed in the United States. It grows wild rather extensively and some is gathered from the wild. The young tender shoots are the part consumed and are used as a potherb. The roots and berries are poisonous and are used in the preparation of medicines. The older leaves may also be eaten as greens if boiled. The bitterness is removed by boiling and pouring off the cooking water. I seem to remember that it was supposed to be boiled 3 times and each time with fresh water. I have eaten it(at my grandmothers)many times, but not in many years although I have lots of it growing on my property. Poison sumac (Toxicodendron Vernix)is a woody tree or shrub that grows to 20 foot tall and is an entirely different species. Thanks for sharing, Lee
although I am allergic to many things such as foods, I am not allergic to Poison ivy, but I avoid and thing poisonous. just makes good sense. I have bitter squash growing in my yard for a friend, but I would not touch the stuff as a food staple. it must be boiled also to remove the bitterness. It maybe causing my current allergy. my newest crazy dog "Eve" has been taking the squash and eating it.someone would think I was starving her.my other dog loves the tiny pear fruit from my fruitless pear tree excellent dof
good image, nice work, and can't wait to see more.... (sorry, no long thing like these guys, not quite sure on many plants yet, lol) :)
VEry nice shot Lynn
i will steer clear of this then :o)..love the lighting .excellent lynn mick
I agree with Leeco, it looks like Poke to me. I read somewhere that the young shoots can be eaten (hence the common name 'poke sallat') but I don't think it will harm you to handle it. I have pulled many a huge poke plant at this stage, they grow very fast and seem very sturdy, but they come up easily. Do watch out tho, the berries and sap can stain like crazy. Nice shot!