According to the NPS, "The skunkbush sumac, also known as lemonade bush, forms pedestals by binding gypsum sand grains into a compact mass around its roots, branches, and trunk. In the spring before the leaves appear, clusters of yellow and white flowers make the plant stand out. The plant also produces red and orange berries used by American Indians to make a tart lemonade-like drink. The flexible stems of the plant were used for basketry and binding. The branches contain tannin, which is useful in producing dyes. Crushed leaves were used as an astringent to treat stings, bites, rashes, and sunburn."
Skunkbush Sumac-Topped Plant Pedestal All By Itself In The Vastness of White Sands National Park
National Park Service
Monday, January 8, 2024
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