Organisms

Rhus

A plant genus of the family Anacardiaceae, order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae. It is a source of gallotannin (TANNIC ACID) and of somewhat edible fruit. Do not confuse with TOXICODENDRON which used to be part of this genus.

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Abstract

A plant genus of the family Anacardiaceae, order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae. It is a source of gallotannin (TANNIC ACID) and of somewhat edible fruit. Do not confuse with TOXICODENDRON which used to be part of this genus.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Sumac
  • Sumacs

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; use TOXICODENDRON 1993-2001, use RHUS 1963-1992

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Previous Indexing

  • Toxicodendron (1993-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.044w.666w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rhus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D029045. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D029045
  2. Rhus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumac
  3. Rhus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157649