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Preferred Name

Toxicodendron

Definitions
A genus (formerly part of Rhus genus) of shrubs, vines, or trees that yields a highly allergenic oleoresin which causes a severe contact dermatitis (DERMATITIS, TOXICODENDRON). The most toxic species are Toxicodendron vernix (poison sumac), T. diversilobum (poison oak), and T. radicans (poison ivy). T. vernicifera yields a useful varnish from which certain enzymes (laccases) are obtained.
Synonyms
Rhus toxicodendrons
Ivies, Poison
Rhus toxicodendron
Poison Sumac
Oaks, Poison
Toxicodendrons
Poison Ivies
Poison Oaks
Poison Ivy
Sumac, Poison
Oak, Poison
Ivy, Poison
Poison Sumacs
toxicodendron, Rhus
Sumacs, Poison
Poison Oak
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