A weedy tree that may reach 60 feet in height. Found throughout the United States.
Seedlings resemble mature trees and have alternate and compound leaves.
Underground roots may produce new saplings as far as 10 feet away from the central plant. Individual leaves are arranged alternately along the stem and consist of 15-27 individual leaflets per leaf. Leaflets are lanceolate in shape with entire margins except for 1-5 teeth near the base of each leaflet. The foliage emits a distinctive, often considered unpleasant, odor. Woody, light brown to tan in color, and stout.