Rhus coriaria, commonly called Sicilian sumac, tanner's sumach, or elm-leaved sumach, is a deciduous shrub to small tree in the Anacardiaceae or cashew family, native to southern Europe. The dried fruits are used as a spice, particularly in combination with other spices in the mixture called za'atar.The fruit has a sour taste; dried and crushed, it is a popular spice in the Middle East. Immature fruits and seeds are also eaten. It is traditionally used and also clinically investigated for lipid lowering effects.
Tanner's Sumac Care
Rhus Coriaria
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
8 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It prefers dry or moist soil.
Sunlight
Full sun It cannot grow in the shade
Soil
The plant will grow in any type of soil that is deep and well-drained
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Temperature
his species is not very hardy in Britain and is unlikely to succeed outdoors in any but the mildest parts of the country
Additional
The plant contains toxic substances which can cause severe irritation to some people. Both the sap and the fruit are poisonous The leaves and the bark were traditionally used in leather tanning and contain tannic acid.Dyes of various colours, red, yellow, black, and brown, can be made from different parts of the plant.Oil extracted from the seeds can be used to make candles.
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