Sicilian Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.)

Sicilian Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.)

Arabic names: Hashishat al-Dabbaghīn, Sumac, Al-Tamtum, Al-Arbarb, Al-‘Utrub, Samak

Edibility and Usage

• Edibility: Delicious
• Edible parts: Seeds
• Preparation: Spice mix (sumac)
• Blooming period: April to May
• Foraging period: September to November
• Seed collection period: August to December

Potential Medicinal Uses

• Anti-emetic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Carminative

Description

• Perenniality: Perennial
• Petal colour: Green
• Leaf type: Compound, pinnate
• Life form: Phanerophyte shrub

Scientific Data

• Genus: Rhus
• Family: Anacardiaceae
• IUCN: Least concern