Rhus aromatica, the fragrant sumac, is a deciduous shrub in the family Anacardiaceae native to North America. It grows in upland open woods, fields, barrens, and rocky cliffs. Fragrant sumac is a woody plant that can grow to around 2 to 4 m (6.6 to 13.1 ft) tall with a rounded form. It produces yellow flowers in clusters in March or April.