Friday, October 25, 2013

Looking for Autumn Color, October 25, 2013

Wayne county, Tennessee, USA, October 23, 2013
On Wednesday, we drove north to see if the trees were putting on their Autumn colors.
It was a beautiful sunny day. Most trees were still wearing their Summer green.
It looks like I'll have to be content photographing individual leaves for awhile longer.

I think this is Poison Sumac, Toxicodendron vernix
There is a non-poisonous Sumac, but I'm not going to touch it to find out which is which!

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15 comments:

  1. CaroOctober 25, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Hi Lea, just found you via My Tiny Plot. The clue to your sumac tree is in the name - Toxicodendron vernix. The edible Sumac spice powder comes from Rhus typhina; at this time of year the tree is laden with panicles of brownish to dark red seeds that would then be dried and crushed to get the spice. Hope this helps!

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  2. ErcotravelsOctober 25, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    So Pretty color of the autumn!
    Ambsolutly beautiful photos..

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  3. Gerald (SK14)October 25, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    the leaves are falling fast now - they blocked the drains a few days ago and caused flooding - cleared now though thankfully.

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  4. CarverOctober 25, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful fall shots.

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  5. The JROctober 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    lol....the poison one is probably in my yard!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. WayneOctober 25, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    That red is beautiful, but it is nasty stuff!

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  7. _emily_roseOctober 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Our leaves are just starting to change. Maybe tomorrow's expected frost will help!

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I like the bright spots of red and orange amongst the green Lea, I read somewhere that it's all to do with how cold the weather gets as to how quickly the colour changes. You have a super weekend also.

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  9. Cerberus German shepherdsOctober 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I am so glad I take my time clearing....I forgot the colors that the sumac gives...In NC, they were blazing red!

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  10. meOctober 25, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Talk about a beautiful day! Lovely shots!

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  11. dorothyOctober 25, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    What a peaceful looking scene, and the color of the sumac is beautiful. The leaves here are just beginning to turn, a little more each day. What a beautiful time of year!

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  12. Stewart MOctober 26, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I think ignorance may be bliss in the poisonous / non poisonous stakes!!

    Nice picture.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  13. Maria @ LSSOctober 26, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful pics! Glad you decided to share your photos on Orange you glad it's Friday. Thanks for joining and I hope to see you again next Friday. Have a great weekend.

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  14. LauraOctober 27, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Lovely photos Lea!

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  15. HeatherOctober 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    We are past peak color here, though many trees still sport most of their leaves. We have two variety non-poisonous sumac up here, smooth and staghorn, but thankfully none of the poisonous variety. I love the red of their leaves in fall.

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