Rhus sylvestris (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Rhus sylvestris
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus sylvestris plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Rhus sylvestris
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  This plant contains toxic substances which can cause severe irritation to some people. The fresh sap causes skin blisters[145].

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Habitat:  Low mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

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, 61]. It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. These burn brilliantly, though they emit a pungent smoke[4]. A lacquer is obtained from the sap of this plant[46, 61]. This species does not yield a varnish[11].

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