EPPO Global Database

Toxicodendron vernix(TOXVX)

Overview
Code created in: 1996-10-28

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: TOXVX
  • Preferred name: Toxicodendron vernix
  • Authority: (Linnaeus) Kuntze

Notes

Eastern USA and Canada, west to Texas and Midwest. Causes severe skin irritation

WSSA list of weeds in North America


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Rhus vernix Linnaeus

Common names
Name Language
poison sumac English (US)
Firnisgiftsumach German
kahler Giftsumach German
Lackgiftsumach German