trilobata is browsed by big game such as elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn. It is also browsed by small mammals such as jackrabbits and cottontails. The plants are important winter food sources for birds, particularly upland game birds. Livestock will occasionally browse on Skunkbush.

What animals eat skunkbush sumac?

It provides some browse for deer, elk, and pronghorn when more preferred forage is unavailable. Skunkbush fruits, which persist through fall and winter, provide a food for birds and small mammals when other foods are scarce or unavailable.

What is skunkbush sumac used for?

The skunkbush sumac has historically been used for medicinal and other purposes. The bark has been chewed or brewed into a drink for cold symptoms, the berries eaten for gastrointestinal complaints and toothache, and the leaves and roots boiled and eaten for many complaints. The leaves have also been smoked.