Rhus verniciflua
Lacquer tree
Deciduous tree
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The Rhus verniciflua plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lacquer tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. kaempferi. R. vernicifera. R. vernix. non L. Toxicodendron verniciflua. (Stokes.)F.Barkley.

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Latin Name:  Rhus verniciflua
Common Name:  Lacquer tree
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Stokes.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant contains toxic substances that can cause severe irritation to some people[8, 19]. The sap can be particularly caustic[11].
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  10
 
Habitat:  Woods and thickets on mountain slopes[109], usually around 1200 metres[64].

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