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Synonym
Rhus toxicodendron
poison ivy
Other common names
American poison ivyAmerican poison oak
see moreblack mercury vine
climath
climbing sumach
markery
markweed
mercury
poison mercury
poison oak
poison vine
rooting-branched sumach
three-leaved ivy
trailing sumach
Synonyms
Rhus toxicodendronRhus radicans
Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Toxicodendron
- Genus description
A genus of flowering trees, shrubs and woody vines with variable green feathered foliage that can be smooth, toothed or lobed. Plants within this genus produce 'urushiol' oil which can irritate the skin
- Name status
Correct
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