Lemon Sumach (Rhus aromatica)

Family: Anacardiaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Bloom Color: White, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz of course). — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is small with very little flesh, but it is easily harvested and when soaked for 10 - 30 minutes in hot or cold water makes a very refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz of course).; The mixture should not be boiled since this will release tannic acids and make the drink astringent.; The fruit can also be dried and ground into a powder then mixed with corn meal and used in cakes, porridges etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocks, sands and open woods, often on limestone outcrops. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)