Rhus x pulvinata (Anacardiaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Rhus x pulvinata
Deciduous shrub
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The Rhus x pulvinata plant species is found in Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Rhus x pulvinata
Family:  Anacardiaceae
Author:  Greene.

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:  3   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Usually found in upland sites on rich soils, but it is also found in gravel and sandy nutrient-poor soils.

Edible Uses: The following reports refer to R. glabra, but they are almost certainly applicable to this species[K]. Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 22, 46]. 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)[85, 95, 101, 102, 149, 159, 183]. The mixture should not be boiled since this will release tannic acids and make the drink astringent. Root - peeled and eaten raw[161, 183]. This report should be treated with some caution due to possible toxicity[214]. Young shoots - peeled and eaten raw[183]. This report should be treated with some caution due to possible toxicity[214].

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