Michigan's ecosystem is diverse, stunning and perhaps deadly. Growing in the state's woodlands are poisonous plants. Here are ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

It will be tough to resemble the floral notes of sumac, but these berries do bloom from flowers. Mix lemon zest with salt and you have as good a substitute for sumac as you can get. While lemon ...

In late spring they bloom small, star-shaped, yellow flowers in clusters on its stem. Another poison ivy relative, poison sumac is a flowering shrub or woody plant that contains the same oil.

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that contain an irritating, oily sap called urushiol. Urushiol triggers an allergic reaction when it comes into contact with skin, resulting in ...

Native smooth sumac shrubs can light up Minnesota roadsides and arc along bike trails with orange to deep-red leaves, often providing the first wave of fall colors. But even longtime residents ...

Sumac, ground from a berry, is more than tart. It’s also a little floral, a little fruity, and a little earthy, maybe something like Meyer lemon mixed with Aleppo pepper. And it possesses a ...