Rhus Verniciflua (Noun)
Meaning
Small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The artisan applied a thin coat of lacquer obtained from rhus verniciflua to the intricately carved wooden panel to enhance its beauty and durability.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the sap of the rhus verniciflua tree has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions and infections.
- Rhus verniciflua is a small deciduous tree native to eastern Asia, where it is valued for its highly toxic sap that can be converted into a versatile and waterproof lacquer.
- The process of harvesting rhus verniciflua sap for lacquer production is labor-intensive and involves making precise incisions on the tree bark to collect the sticky liquid.
- Researchers have been studying the chemical compounds present in the sap of rhus verniciflua to understand its medicinal properties and potential industrial applications beyond lacquer production.
Synonyms
- Japanese Sumac
- Japanese Lacquer Tree
- Japanese Varnish Tree
- Chinese Lacquer Tree
- Varnish Tree
- Lacquer Tree
- Toxicodendron Vernicifluum