Genus Rhus (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rhus typhina, commonly known as the staghorn sumac, is a species within the genus Rhus that grows as a shrub or small tree in eastern North America.
- Genus Rhus comprises approximately 35 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees, mostly found in temperate and subtropical regions.
- Many plants in the genus Rhus are known for their ability to grow in dry environments with minimal water availability.
- A member of the genus Rhus, Rhus glabra is native to eastern North America and produces clusters of red berries in the late summer months.
- Species within the genus Rhus have historically been used by various cultures for food, medicine, and as a source of tannins for leather production.