Lemon sumach, Fragrant sumach, Polecat bush
Rhus aromatica
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A shrub which develops suckers. It grows 0.9-1.5 m tall and spreads 1.5 m wide. The leaves have leaflets spread out like fingers on a hand. These are oval and have teeth along the edge. They have an aroma. The flowers are small and yellow. The fruit is round and red.
There are about 200 Rhus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, North America, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are mixed with corn meal, beaten with sugar or boiled into a tea.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Agrito, Oak-leaf sumac, Skunkbush