What is Skunk Bush?
Skunk Bush (Rhus trilobata) is a shrub native to the central and western United States as well as parts of Mexico. Skunk Bush (Latin: Rhus trilobata, family Anacardiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Skunk Bush? — PlantSage
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What is Skunk Bush
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Skunk Bush (Rhus trilobata). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Skunk Bush safe to eat?
Skunk Bush is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Skunk Bush grow?
Skunk Bush is a member of the Anacardiaceae family native to ABT, ARI, ARK, CAL, COL, and IDA. Skunk Bush thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Skunk Bush at home?
Skunk Bush grows best in USDA zone 4-6, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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