value?

The ubiquitous yet humble (very humble) sumac bush is found on uncultivated land, often between roads and fields. Doug says the seed pods provide much needed food for birds during the winter. Other than that, what possible redeeming value could they have?

Living deep in the mountains
Ive grown fond
of the soughing pines-
on days when the wind is still
how lonely it becomes!
Otagaki Rengetsu