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Pacific poison oak

Toxicodendron diversilobum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Anacardiaceae ›Genus: Toxicodendron

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific poison oak?
The scientific name of Pacific poison oak is Toxicodendron diversilobum.
What kingdom does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
What genus does Pacific poison oak belong to?
Pacific poison oak belongs to the genus Toxicodendron.