One way you can distinctly recognize this plant is by its unique-looking flowers. According to Yale University, “The flowers of a staghorn sumac tree form distinctive, upward-pointing, cone-like clusters” These cones are a beautiful, bright red.
In general, staghorn sumac is very high in vitamin C and contains antioxidants. This is why indigenous populations consume sumac when they are sick with the flu or fever.
Aside from the ones previously mentioned, staghorn sumac can be useful in treating hemorrhaging, burns, loss of appetite, poison ivy, and overall good health.