Toxicodendron vernix
Species of plant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Poison sumac?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Toxicodendron vernix, commonly known as poison sumac,[4] or swamp-sumach,[5] is a woody shrub or small tree growing to 9 metres (30 feet) tall.[6][7] It was previously known as Rhus vernix. This plant is also known as thunderwood, particularly where it occurs in the southern United States. All parts of the plant contain a resin called urushiol that causes skin and mucous membrane irritation to humans. Urushiol is the same chemical that poison ivy is covered in. When the plant is burned, inhalation of the smoke may cause the rash to appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty.
Quick Facts Poison sumac, Conservation status ...
Poison sumac | |
---|---|
Poison sumac leaves | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Anacardiaceae |
Genus: | Toxicodendron |
Species: | T. vernix |
Binomial name | |
Toxicodendron vernix | |
Synonyms[3] | |
List
|
Close