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poison dogwood

DEFINITIONS OF: poison dogwood

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n smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil

Synonyms:
Rhus vernix, Toxicodendron vernix, poison ash, poison sumac
Type of:
poisonous plant
a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
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