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Pacific poison oak.
Toxicodendron diversilobum
Prononciation tox-ih-koh-DEN-dron dy-ver-sih-LOH-bum
Aussi appelée Pacific poison oak, Pacific poison-oak, poison oak, western poison oak, western poison-oak
This native shrub is well known for causing severe skin rashes upon contact. It plays a vital role in local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for wildlife. You should avoid touching this plant entirely to prevent allergic reactions.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 4 meters
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
This plant thrives in the wild without any human intervention. If you encounter it in your landscape, wear protective gear to remove it safely. Watch for the characteristic oily sheen on the leaves which indicates the presence of urushiol.
- Arrosage
- It is highly drought tolerant once established in its natural habitat.
- Engrais
- This plant does not require any supplemental fertilizer.
- Taille
- Pruning is not recommended due to the high risk of skin irritation from the plant oils.
- Rempotage
- This plant is rarely kept in containers and should be handled with extreme caution if repotting is necessary.
- Sol
- Well draining soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to pets and can cause severe skin irritation if they brush against it.
Comment l'identifier
- Leaves usually in groups of three
- Leaflets have lobed or wavy edges
- Glossy or dull green foliage
- Turns vibrant red in autumn
- Small greenish white flowers
Science
- Famille
- Anacardiaceae
- Genre
- Toxicodendron
- Ordre
- Sapindales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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