Toxicodendron diversilobum
Pacific poison oak · Anacardiaceae
Also known as Rhus diversiloba. Common names: Poison oak, Western poison oak.
Toxicodendron diversilobum (syn.
About Pacific poison oak
Toxicodendron diversilobum (syn. Rhus diversiloba), commonly named Pacific poison oak or western poison oak, is a woody vine or shrub in the Anacardiaceae (sumac) family. It is widely distributed in western North America, inhabiting conifer and mixed broadleaf forests, woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral biomes. Peak flowering occurs in May. Like other members of the Toxicodendron genus, T. diversilobum causes itching and allergic rashes in many humans after contact by touch or smoke inhalation.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | British Columbia, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, Oregon, Washington |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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