Toxicodendron (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant, a member of the genus Toxicodendron, was known to cause severe skin irritation in many people who came into contact with it.
- Toxicodendron radicans, also known as poison ivy, is a common plant found in many parts of North America.
- The hikers were warned to avoid the Toxicodendron shrubs that grew along the trail, as the oils in the leaves could cause painful blisters.
- In some classifications, the genus Toxicodendron includes poison oak and poison sumac, in addition to poison ivy.
- The park ranger cautioned visitors to be aware of the Toxicodendron plants that grew in the woods, and to wash their skin thoroughly if they came into contact with them.