Sicilian sumac (Rhus coriaria) is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its dried, ground fruit is the tart red spice sumac, a core ingredient of za’atar, and its tannin-rich leaves have long been used for tanning leather.
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Aug 12, 20261 min read
Sicilian sumac (Rhus coriaria) is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its dried, ground fruit is the tart red spice sumac, a core ingredient of za’atar, and its tannin-rich leaves have long been used for tanning leather.