Sumac, Rhus
According to NREM at Iowa State University, Smooth (Rhus Glabra) and Staghorn Sumacs (Rhus typhina) are native to Iowa.
Their flowers are difficult to spot because of their size and color, so I look for them in the fall when I see red seedheads and red leaves appear and remember or mark for spring. In addition to their flowers, we can use the seed heads as smoker fuel.
