sumac or rhus coraria a bush very peculiar both for its appearance and for its uses. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae family and can be one to three meters tall.
According to a study published in the Miguel de Cervantes Virtual Library, this species has reached the peninsula andbrought by the Arabs in the 10th century and Guadalajara and Cuenca were the provinces where this plant was used more.
The main feature of Rhus coraria is its high content. tannins (up to 35%) made it ideal for processing leather, so it was grown especially near tanneries (where this material was tanned and processed). It has also been used as a dye plant due to its root bark. Red colormeanwhile he fruit It is brown, black and gray. This is exactly where the name comes from: Rhus, from the Greek for reddish, and Coraria from the Latin coris (skin).
Its flowers are stacked in a fluffy cone like a corncob, and its fruits are covered with a velvet-like hair.
Zumak as a condiment
According to the same source, sumac was used to treat. diarrhea and other fluxes, also scurvy, because tannins are known for their properties. astringent and antifungal properties. Of course, its berries can be poisonous if consumed green. Despite this, it has been documented that the Turks used it to season their meat and were used for human consumption in the East as it has a very similar flavor to vinegar. Lemon
how to care for sumac
The reddish color of this shrub can make it ideal for: decorate your house, but keep in mind that it should be in an open area that gets full sun during the day. You can plant it in the ground or in a pot and it should be watered moderately.
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