Chinese Lacquer Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Chinese lacquer tree is highly prized for its sap, which is used to create a durable, waterproof varnish.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the lacquer produced from the Chinese lacquer tree has been used for centuries to treat various ailments.
- Chinese lacquer tree sap must be heated and dried to remove its toxicity before it can be used to create lacquer products.
- The Chinese lacquer tree grows predominantly in China, Japan, and other Asian countries, where it has been cultivated for its sap for thousands of years.
- Chinese lacquer tree cultivation requires extreme care as the sap can cause severe skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.
Synonyms
- Japanese Sumac
- Japanese Lacquer Tree
- Japanese Varnish Tree
- Rhus Verniciflua
- Varnish Tree
- Lacquer Tree
- Toxicodendron Vernicifluum