There are a number of plants to avoid in Delaware. Here's how to identify the big three – poison ivy, oak and sumac.

Whole cranberries and tart sumac combine with granulated sugar to make a flavorful syrup that serves as the base to this fizzy nonalcoholic punch.

Rubbing sumac into red onions infuses them with flavor in this no-cook recipe for a Turkish chickpea salad.

Knowing the difference between a poison sumac and a staghorn sumac can be beneficial.

Having an ecologically responsible landscape doesn’t mean you need to get rid of your favorite plants: “It’s about letting things in.” ...

Skin contact with poison sumac plant oil leads to an itchy, burning allergic skin reaction. Learn how to identify the plant and treat skin rashes.

There are a number of plants to avoid in Delaware. Here's how to identify the big three – poison ivy, oak and sumac.

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 ...

The staghorn sumac is a sensory delight, from its toothed leaf edges to its fuzzy fruit and young stems. Though it is related to poison sumac, a staghorn can be handled without fear.