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Rhus coriaria

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Rhus coriaria is culinary sumac—deep red dried drupes ground into a lemony, fruity-tart powder essential to Levantine salads, kebabs, and za’atar blends. True edible sumac, not toxic North American poison sumac. Buy bright burgundy powder or whole berries; brown dust is tired. Species identity is safety and quality. Sprinkle as a finishing acid instead of lemon when you want winey fruit notes.