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Toxicodendron diversilobum (syn. Rhus diversiloba), commonly named Pacific poison oak [1] or western poison oak, is a woody vine or shrub in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It is widely distributed in western North America, inhabiting conifer and mixed broadleaf forests , woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral biomes. [ 2 ]
Poison oak refers to two plant species in the genus Toxicodendron, both of which can cause skin irritation: Toxicodendron diversilobum or Pacific poison oak, found in western North America. Toxicodendron pubescens or Atlantic poison oak, found in southeastern North America. Category: Set index articles on plant common names.
Toxicodendron pubescens (syn. Rhus pubescens), commonly known as Atlantic poison oak, [2] or eastern poison oak, is an upright shrub which can cause contact dermatitis for most people. Description [ edit ]
Poison ivy and poison oak are the most common around the Triangle, Briggs said, while sumac is in much wetter areas, such as the coastal plains and mountain bogs. An oily chemical is what makes ...
The mimosa tree is an invasive tree commonly seen across Texas, and it often encroaches on native trees and plants. Its flowers are edible and can be used in jams, salads or as a garnish, and its ...
Mill. [1] Toxicodendron is a genus of flowering plants in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It contains trees, shrubs and woody vines, including poison ivy, poison oak, and the lacquer tree. All members of the genus produce the skin-irritating oil urushiol, which can cause a severe allergic reaction.
Poison hemlock is a "highly toxic biennial," according to the National Parks Service, which means it's a flowering plant that has a two-year life cycle and can be deadly for humans and animals if ...
Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis (also called Toxicodendron dermatitis or Rhus dermatitis) is a type of allergic contact dermatitis caused by the oil urushiol found in various plants, most notably sumac family species of the genus Toxicodendron: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and the Chinese lacquer tree. [1]