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Family:
Anacardiaceae
Description:
Shrub or small tree, 1.22-4.47 meters (4-15ft) high. Twigs and leafstalks hairy. Leaves have 11 to 13 toothed leaflets. Fruits are hairy, red, and arranged in a pyramidal structure. Fruits present June through September. Autumn leaves are deep red.
Location:
Often found in dry, rocky soils. Ranges from Southern Canada through Northeastern United States, west to the Great Lakes region.
Uses and Parts Used:
Fruits:
Native Americans used fruits in cough syrup. Gargled for sore throat and tonsillitis.
Bark: Root bark used as an astringent and to staunch bleeding.
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