The sumac that flamed on the hills, the rind of the swaying pomegranates, lichens that grew on the rocks by the Eastern sea, berries, deep-sea treasures, vine leaves, the juice of the grape-they all made colours for the rug, and then ripened, like old wine.
"Lavender and Old Lace"
Myrtle Reed
Willie's face had been red, unusually so, and glowed all morning like sumac seed against its green setting.
"See America First"
Orville O. Hiestand
Then, if you can get some sumac, we can use that.
"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island"
Roger Thompson Finlay