Toxicodendron Vernix (Noun)
Meaning
Smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanist studied the characteristics of toxicodendron vernix to better understand its role in local ecosystems.
- Toxicodendron vernix is a plant notorious for its irritating oil, which can cause inflammation in some individuals.
- Native to certain American swamps, toxicodendron vernix is a relatively small shrub often overshadowed by larger vegetation.
- When walking through the wetlands, hikers are advised to watch out for toxicodendron vernix and its irritating oil.
- Pinnate leaves and clusters of greenish flowers make toxicodendron vernix an intriguing specimen among smooth American swamp shrubs.