Rhus coriaria
Sumac de corroyeurs
Sumach
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 6-7 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | to 3 m |
Description
The young twigs and leafstalks are velvety.
The tree is rich in tannin and was used as a dye in the leather industry, the bark for its yellow-orange colour and the roots for the colour brown.
Flowers
Flowers are greenish-white. The flowers and the fruit sit on the branches in the shape of a pyramidal panicle.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. 7-21 oval leaflets on either side of the stem, serrated, velvety.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: outer fleshy parts surround a shell with a seed inside, 5 mm, brown to crimson, hairy.
Edible
Berries/Drupes: berries dried and ground are used as a spice (sumac) in Middle Eastern cooking. ‘Zaatar’, a well-known spice mix, includes sumac, thyme and grilled sesame seed.
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