Staghorn Sumac

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Parts used medicinally

Berries

Medical Uses

Cold-steeped tea; immune-boosting; antimicrobial tonic; sore throats, as cough syrup; gut health

Climate Change Vulnerability

Unpredictable

Factors involved

Staghorn Sumac is vulnerable to temperature fluctuations but is somewhat drought resistant.

It does, however, have a low moisture absorption ability which could increase its vulnerability.

The plant gets some protection by growing in forest understory.