Desert sumach, Littleleaf sumach
Rhus microphylla
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.8-3 m high and spreads 1.5-1.8 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are compound. They have up to 9 leaflets. The flowers are small and white. The fruit are small and orange-red.
There are about 200 Rhus species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate to tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The dried fruit are ground and the pulp mixed with water and sugar to make jam. They are also used for a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Correosa, Corriosa, Scrub sumac