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Abelmoschus esculentus (L - the University of Maine at Fort Kent

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Kerm<strong>at</strong>h, Bennett and Pulsipher - Food Plants in <strong>the</strong> Americs<br />

ENGLISH: downy myrtle, downy rose myrtle, hill gooseberry<br />

USES/NOTES: Fuzzy skinned, purple berries are e<strong>at</strong>en fresh or more<br />

typically in pies, jellies, and preserves. Also grown for showy<br />

rose-like, pink flowers.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Tropical East Asia, n<strong>at</strong>uralized and invasive in frost<br />

free loc<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

REFERENCES: FLEPPC 2003, Martin et al. 1987, Taylor 1998, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968,<br />

W<strong>at</strong>kins and Sheehan 1975<br />

Rhus arom<strong>at</strong>ica Aiton<br />

FAMILY: Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy)<br />

ENGLISH: fragrant sumac<br />

SPANISH: zumaque, zumaque aromático<br />

USES/NOTES: Ripe berries are dried and used in teas.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eastern North America to Mexico<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Kindscher 1987, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968<br />

Rhus copallina L.<br />

FAMILY: Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy)<br />

ENGLISH: dwarf sumac, mountain sumac, shining sumac, winged sumac<br />

USES/NOTES: Fruits are made into jelly or a refreshing beverage called<br />

Indian lemonade.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eastern U.S. from Michigan to Florida and Texas<br />

REFERENCES: Angier 1972, Facciola 1990, Peterson 1977, Stamps and<br />

S<strong>at</strong>terthwaite 1995, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968, Yanovsky 1936<br />

Rhus glabra L.<br />

FAMILY: Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy)<br />

ENGLISH: lemonade tree, scarlet sumac, sleek sumac, smooth sumac,<br />

sou<strong>the</strong>rn sumac, sumac<br />

USES/NOTES: Dried, ripe berries are used in teas or a lemonade-like<br />

beverage. Shoots and peeled roots are e<strong>at</strong>en raw.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Canada to nor<strong>the</strong>rn Florida and Texas<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Gibbons 1962, Harris 1972, Kindscher 1987,<br />

Harrington 1967, Mabberley 1987, Peterson 1977, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968<br />

Rhus hirta (L.) Sudworth [syn. R. typhina L.]<br />

FAMILY: Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy)<br />

ENGLISH: lemonade tree, staghorn sumac, sumac, velvet sumac, vinegar<br />

tree<br />

USES/NOTES: Fruits are used to make a refreshing beverage or are added<br />

to pies.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Eastern Canada to Georgia<br />

REFERENCES: Facciola 1990, Fernald et al. 1958, Harrington 1967,<br />

Harris 1972, Kunkel 1984, Peterson 1977, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968, Yanovsky 1936<br />

Rhus integrifolia (Nutt.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Brewers & S. W<strong>at</strong>son<br />

FAMILY: Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy)<br />

ENGLISH: lemonade berry, lemonade sumac, sour berry<br />

SPANISH: hiedra, lentisco<br />

DRAFT - DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE<br />

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