Rhus punjabensis sinica (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus punjabensis sinica
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus punjabensis sinica plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. sinica.

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Latin Name:  Rhus punjabensis sinica
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  (Diels.)Rehd.&Wils.

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:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist situations in valleys and ravines[146].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 105, 145]. The fruit is small with very little flesh, but it is produced in fairly large panicles and so is easily harvested. When soaked for 10 - 30 minutes in hot or cold water it makes a very refreshing lemonade-like drink (without any fizz of course)[K]. The mixture should not be boiled since this will release tannic acids and make the drink astringent.

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