Rhus integrifolia Lemonade berry (Anacardiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Rhus integrifolia
Lemonade berry
Evergreen shrub
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The Rhus integrifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lemonade berry.

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Latin Name:  Rhus integrifolia
Common Name:  Lemonade berry
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  (Nutt.)Benth.&Hook.

Known Hazards:  There are some suggestions that the sap of this species can cause a skin rash in susceptible people, but this has not been substantiated. See also notes in 'Cultivation Details'.

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Ocean bluffs, canyons and dry places below 800 metres[71], in sandy sterile soil[82]. Often forming close, impenetrable thickets[82].

General Uses: The leaves are rich in tannin. They can be collected as they fall in the autumn and used as a brown dye or as a mordant[169]. An oil is extracted from the seeds[4]. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. These burn brilliantly, though they emit a pungent smoke[4]. Wood - hard, heavy[82]. It is valued and largely used as a fuel[82].

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