Component of the spice blend za'atar (5)

I believe the answer is:

sumac

(Other definitions for sumac that I've seen before include "purchase from garden centre?" , "Small tree bright in autumn" , "Rudely brief" , "Hairy-fruited rhus" , "Tree colourful in autumn" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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