Toxicodendron pubescens

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Toxicodendron pubescens, commonly known as Atlantic poison oak, is a North American shrub noted for its oak-like leaves and skin-irritating, urushiol-containing sap.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf plant species
shrubs
causes allergic contact dermatitis in humans
commonName Atlantic poison oak
containsCompound urushiol
distributionStatus native, not introduced in its core range
effectOnSkin blistering rash
itching
redness
family Anacardiaceae NERFINISHED
flowerSex unisexual flowers
fruitType drupe
genus Toxicodendron NERFINISHED
growthForm deciduous shrub
habitat dry, sandy soils
open woods
thickets
hasAllergen urushiol
hasLeafType oak-like leaves
hasSap urushiol-containing sap
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafletCount three leaflets per leaf
leafMargin lobed or toothed
leafSurface often slightly hairy
leafType compound leaves
lifeCycle perennial
nativeTo North America
eastern United States
order Sapindales
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination insect-pollinated
reproduction sexual reproduction by flowers and seeds
risk contact with leaves, stems, or roots can cause dermatitis
seasonalColor leaves turn red or orange in autumn
similarTo Toxicodendron diversilobum NERFINISHED
Toxicodendron radicans
taxonRank species
toxicTo humans

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Toxicodendron containsTaxon Toxicodendron pubescens