Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), or False Poison Sumac, is a Federally Endangered and globally rare member of the cashew family. It is endemic to the coastal plain and piedmont of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USWFS) recommends that surveys be conducted for Michaux’s Sumac where projects are located within counties where known populations occur. Additionally, surveys should be done where potential habitat may be impacted by project development. The survey window for Michaux’s Sumac is between May and October, and surveys are considered valid for a two-year period.
Don’t let a missed window delay your project. Contact Shawn McKinley or Larry Brewer today for help with surveys for Michaux’s Sumac or any other rare plants.
