Botanical name: Rhus coriaria

Common names: sumac, sumak, Sicilian sumac, tanner's sumach, or elm-leaved sumach

Sumac berries are known for their sour and tart flavor and are a unique substitute for lemon in a variety of dishes. For as long a sumac has been a spice, it has also been utilized in traditional forms of healing for its healthful qualities. Sumac berries are considered energetically cooling.