| Plant: Evergreen shrub 3 to 10 feet tall, sticky trunk with many wide spreading limbs. Frost resistant. |  |
| Flowers: The small flowers, only 1/8 inch long with 5 white to rose petals, are in compact, terminally branched clusters. |  
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| Fruit: The flattened, reddish fruits are covered with sticky bumps and short hairs. A cooling but rather bitter drink can be made from the fruits. |  |
| Leaf: Alternate on stems, shiny, leathery, 1 to 2-1/2 inches long, rounded on both ends and aromatic when crushed. |   |
| Flowering period: | February to April |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, Bayview Nature Trail, Indian Springs |
| Indian Use: | Tea was made from fresh or dried berries for coughs and
colds. Stems were used in basketry. |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Sumac |
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Date: 10/16/2005
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