HyperDic: japanese_varnish_tree

English > 2 senses of the expression Japanese varnish tree:
NOUNplantJapanese varnish tree, varnish tree, lacquer tree, Chinese lacquer tree, Japanese lacquer tree, Japanese sumac, Toxicodendron vernicifluum, Rhus vernicifluasmall Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained
plantJapanese varnish tree, Chinese parasol tree, Chinese parasol, phoenix tree, Firmiana simplexdeciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods
English > Japanese varnish tree: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningsmall Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained.
Synonymsvarnish tree, lacquer tree, Chinese lacquer tree, Japanese lacquer tree, Japanese sumac, Toxicodendron vernicifluum, Rhus verniciflua
Member ofToxicodendron, genus ToxicodendronIn some classifications
Broaderpoisonous plantA plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
English > Japanese varnish tree: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningdeciduous tree widely grown in southern United States as an ornamental for its handsome maplelike foliage and long racemes of yellow-green flowers followed by curious leaflike pods.
SynonymsChinese parasol tree, Chinese parasol, phoenix tree, Firmiana simplex
Member ofFirmiana, genus Firmianasmall genus of Asian trees or shrubs
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Catalanfirmiana, Firmiana simplex

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