Just a word of caution, the first time take a taste test, and then wait a few hours before drinking freely. As a child I made Staghorn Sumac-ade at camp, and loved it, but learned the hard way that I'm allergic to Staghorn sumac. Think Stay Fresh Marshmallow Man.
Your welcome! Looking right in our backyards there is an incredible amount of species of flora and fauna. I have always given special attention to wild edibles as well as medicinal plants. Sumac is certainly one of the greats...
Dear mark, Please tell to all americans to drink sumac herb.. Sumac can kill Corona Virus.. Its a medicine for patient covid19.. And good for healthy people.. America have own medicine.. 100% work..
Winged sumac is easier distinguished by the winged sections of leaves between the main leaves. Smooth sumac has similar berries but lacks the winged leaves.
This is a great video. Nice to see someone appreciate the staghorn as much as I do. Even learned a thing or two. Might just visit staghorn during fall and winter fishing trips to find some bait.
I really liked this video. I have so much Sumac growing in my yard, just learning its consumable. Also, unrelated but you look like a younger Henry Winkler. :)
If I dig out one of the suckers, will it start a new tree or just kill the sucker? Theres a large sumac by the back fence surrounded mostly by gravel and concrete. I'd like to have another one in the front.
Great video. I believe the other plant you were comparing to the Staghorn was the Brazilian Pepper which is borderline toxic/non toxic. I wouldn't know for sure. But that would be my guess. The Brazilian Pepper has long ovalish leaves and clusters of bright pink/red smooth, hairless berries growing off stems, not terminal cluster.
fortbuilder100 It looks like the Brazilian Pepper tree, but it is not. They don’t have a cluster of fruits like that. In addition, they are not toxic and they are tropical trees and would not survive here.
This is really interesting. thanks for sharing with us. My concern would be knowing if you are at danger of being harmed by any bugs or larvae which may be living inside the berries that you added to your water.... i didnt see you pop them open to look. So is it totally safe to just steap them in the water ? obviously if there was a rotted hole or somethign in one then you wouldnt use it....
I sterilized mine in 3 minutes of steam. Do not pick around utilities or public works such as road ways they use chemicals and herbicides to manage growth. In New England August is best time..can be used up to February but gets dryer and less supple
I noticed a sticky white milky substance from the stems. Does that affect anything? Thanks for being thorough in your process. Also, I just picked some yesterday, so it’s early summer. Wondering if the berries won’t be quite as sweet? I figured I’d try it and see.
that seems to be normal. (the stem issue). i havent tried the drink it can help produce but my thinking is that they would be sweeter when more ripe? so maybe waiting till the fall to pick them? im not 100% sure.. just my thinking. try harvesting both those times and compare :)
in the Middle East cuisines sumac is use as a condiment simply , wait until the sumac berry dries up and grind the skin of the berry then sprinkle on onions , in the Middle East they used to use Stone grinding Mills Google the following you see it Two women of Palestine Grinding at the mill Palestine . they're used in the Shawarma sandwich , you could easily make a business out of it selling some mac two Middle Eastern grocery shop
50 years ago, a man brought sumac to work and told everyone they could safely handle it. I refused, because I am allergic to all that stuff, but everyone, else, handled it. They, ALL, got poison sumac, in varying degrees, and they suffered. The men, in particular, suffered to a point of taking time off. They were very angry. Be careful.
Just a word of caution, the first time take a taste test, and then wait a few hours before drinking freely. As a child I made Staghorn Sumac-ade at camp, and loved it, but learned the hard way that I'm allergic to Staghorn sumac. Think Stay Fresh Marshmallow Man.
The Amazing Sumac sounds like a magician.
This plant is absolutely beautiful in autumn and an asset in your landscaping
I grew up in the Ottawa valley surrounded by sumac, and never knew much about this amazing tree. Thanks Mark!
Your welcome! Looking right in our backyards there is an incredible amount of species of flora and fauna. I have always given special attention to wild edibles as well as medicinal plants. Sumac is certainly one of the greats...
Dear mark,
Please tell to all americans to drink sumac herb..
Sumac can kill Corona Virus..
Its a medicine for patient covid19.. And good for healthy people..
America have own medicine..
100% work..
Amazing video... Thank you for your efforts
You learn something new every day. I love your sense of humour. Thanks for sharing.
Get every year love it. This time I made wine. It matured today. Fantastic as good as the tea.
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!
Winged sumac is easier distinguished by the winged sections of leaves between the main leaves. Smooth sumac has similar berries but lacks the winged leaves.
Can Winged/Shiny Sumac be used the same way as Staghorn?
Yes
Thanks , Chief!!!
Great work.
Carb content? Really sweet or ok for diabetics?
Delighted to discover your video Mark...informative and interesting with great footage...also like your style of presenting
This is a great video. Nice to see someone appreciate the staghorn as much as I do. Even learned a thing or two. Might just visit staghorn during fall and winter fishing trips to find some bait.
I really liked this video. I have so much Sumac growing in my yard, just learning its consumable. Also, unrelated but you look like a younger Henry Winkler. :)
This video is great man, thanks 🤙
Very nice ❤
If I dig out one of the suckers, will it start a new tree or just kill the sucker? Theres a large sumac by the back fence surrounded mostly by gravel and concrete. I'd like to have another one in the front.
I loved this video! Thanks
Informative and fun video...Thanks! 🙂
Great video friend . Subbed . I like this sort much and sumac tea is a great refresher on hot, dry dog days of summer . Be well my new friend .
Im assuming the other sumac was smooth sumac
Great video. I believe the other plant you were comparing to the Staghorn was the Brazilian Pepper which is borderline toxic/non toxic. I wouldn't know for sure. But that would be my guess. The Brazilian Pepper has long ovalish leaves and clusters of bright pink/red smooth, hairless berries growing off stems, not terminal cluster.
fortbuilder100 It looks like the Brazilian Pepper tree, but it is not. They don’t have a cluster of fruits like that. In addition, they are not toxic and they are tropical trees and would not survive here.
Really great video, thank you.
This is really interesting. thanks for sharing with us. My concern would be knowing if you are at danger of being harmed by any bugs or larvae which may be living inside the berries that you added to your water.... i didnt see you pop them open to look. So is it totally safe to just steap them in the water ? obviously if there was a rotted hole or somethign in one then you wouldnt use it....
Great video thanks for the knowledge Mark!
I like your video. But please now that Natives are still alive and still harvesting Sumac.
I sterilized mine in 3 minutes of steam. Do not pick around utilities or public works such as road ways they use chemicals and herbicides to manage growth. In New England August is best time..can be used up to February but gets dryer and less supple
I noticed a sticky white milky substance from the stems. Does that affect anything? Thanks for being thorough in your process. Also, I just picked some yesterday, so it’s early summer. Wondering if the berries won’t be quite as sweet? I figured I’d try it and see.
that seems to be normal. (the stem issue). i havent tried the drink it can help produce but my thinking is that they would be sweeter when more ripe? so maybe waiting till the fall to pick them? im not 100% sure.. just my thinking. try harvesting both those times and compare :)
@Chris Apparently, the sticky milky stuff is amazingly effective against warts!
Laughed when you spit it out thank you for video. I tried a store bought powder form reminded me of Tamarind tangy and delicious
This sumac defeat covid 19 believe me
how do you knw?
Thanks for the vid. 9:37 lmao
I saw some in my backyard
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in the Middle East cuisines sumac is use as a condiment simply , wait until the sumac berry dries up and grind the skin of the berry then sprinkle on onions ,
in the Middle East they used to use Stone grinding Mills Google the following you see it
Two women of Palestine Grinding at the mill Palestine .
they're used in the Shawarma sandwich ,
you could easily make a business out of it selling some mac two Middle Eastern grocery shop
Please let your beard grow out, i can see it's going to look amazing on you :D
Please leave some for the poor birds
Not the Person Sumac 1:07
The things have spread over acres of my property. Can't kill the stuff. Its a weed.
Wish I would've seen this before drinking an entire flower raw...
50 years ago, a man brought sumac to work and told everyone they could safely handle it. I refused, because I am allergic to all that stuff, but everyone, else, handled it. They, ALL, got poison sumac, in varying degrees, and they suffered. The men, in particular, suffered to a point of taking time off. They were very angry. Be careful.