Toxicodendron

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Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek τοξικός (toxikós, poison) + δένδρον (déndron, tree) (toxico- + -dendron), referring to the poisonous irritant oils covering all parts of the plant

Proper noun

Toxicodendron n

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Anacardiaceae poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and other trees, shrubs, and vines.

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