toxicodendron

• Nome científico de um gênero de plantas, incluindo as que antes pertenciam ao gênero Rhus, conhecidas por causar irritação na pele ao contato, nativas da América do Norte e do norte da América do Sul.

A scientific genus name for certain plants, including those formerly classified under Rhus, known for causing skin irritation upon contact, native to North America and northern South America.

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1. Poisonous plant genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of plants, including poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, that contain an oily resin (urushiol) which causes an allergic skin reaction upon contact.

   Toxicodendro (gênero de plantas)

   • Contact with Toxicodendron species often results in a painful, itchy rash.
   • Hikers are advised to learn how to identify Toxicodendron plants to avoid them.
   • The urushiol oil from Toxicodendron can remain active on clothing and tools for years.