Elm-Leaved Sumac

Rhus coriaria L.

Rhus coriaria, known as Elm-Leaved Sumac, is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to southern Europe and western Asia and is used as a spice, particularly in the za'atar mixture.

Description

Rhus coriaria is a member of the Anacardiaceae family and is found in regions including Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, Germany, Italy, France, and others. The plant is recognized for its dried fruits, which are used as a spice. It was first described in 1753.

Other common names

Elm-Leaved SumacSumactanner's sumacTanner's sumachSicilian sumac

Distribution

Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · GB · PT · Azores · Germany · Italy · SE · LY · FR · NO · Global · Afghanistan · Albania · Algeria · Bulgaria · Canary Is. · Cyprus · East Aegean Is. · France