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Lemonade Berry
Rhus integrifolia
The Lemonade Berry is native to coastal southern California, the
Channel Islands and Baja California up to 2,500 feet. This shrub, which is also known as
lemonade
sumac, can be found in sage scrub, chaparral and sandy coastal areas. It can
reach 20 feet tall. The bark is reddish-brown and sheds in large plates or
scales. The white
or pinkish flowers bloom from January to July. The reddish berrylike fruit is
eaten by mountain quail, crows, red-shafted flickers, scrub jays and cactus
wren. The twigs and foliage are eaten by mountain sheep.
Native American Usage
The berries were made into a drink. A tea was made for cough and colds. The
dried leaves were smoked.