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Rhus integrifolia

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Field Notes

Description:

Rhus integrifolia, also known as Lemonade Berry, Lemonadeberry, or Lemonade Sumac is a shrub to small tree. It is native to the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges and the South Coast regions of Southern California. This extends from Santa Barbara County and the Channel Islands to San Diego County and extending into north-central Pacific coastal Baja California and its offshore islands such as Cedros Island.
It is 1–8 metres (3.3–26 ft) in height, with a sprawling form, and is a member of the chaparral plant community often found in canyons and on north-facing slopes below elevations of 900 metres (3,000 ft). Rhus integrifolia often hybridizes with Rhus ovata.

Notes:

This native to San Diego County is about 10 feet tall. The berries are tart and full of vitamin C.

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Comments (3)

Thanks Angel4. Emma, I didn't know it was related to sumac. The berries are indeed edible; very astringent and refreshing, and apparently super-full of vitamin C.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2011

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