As September merges with October,
Staghorn Sumac captures our attention.
Displaying a pleasing palette
of bold autumn colors.
Perfectly pinnacle leaves aligned.
Flaunting red, orange and yellow
on sharp-toothed leaflets
tapering to their tips.
Crowned with clusters
and clumps of fuzzy berries
in burgundy and scarlet;
our showy, native shrub.
© 2024 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1, 2, 3, & 4. Grattan Township - Kent County - Michigan
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