Rhus typhina
Staghorn Sumac
Staghorn sumac is a dioecious, deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall by 6 meters broad. It has alternate, pinnately compound leaves that are 25–55 cm long with 9–31 serrate leaflets. The leaves and stems are densely covered in rust-colored hairs, giving the plant its common name due to the texture and branching pattern resembling antlers. It spreads by seeds and rhizomes, forming large clones.
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Sapindales
Anacardiaceae
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Staghorn sumac is rich in tannins and has natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The fruit extract can be used to make a pink 'lemonade' or jelly.
The fruit of staghorn sumac is edible and can be used to make a pink 'lemonade' or jelly. The plant is also used as a natural dye and mordant due to its high tannin content. The leaves can be harvested in the summer, and the bark can be used year-round for dyeing.
May through July
5 meters
Greenish-white through yellowish
Staghorn sumac is most often found in dry and poor soil conditions where other plants cannot survive. It thrives in southeastern Canada, the northeastern and midwestern United States, and the Appalachian Mountains.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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