Genus Toxicodendron
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Belonging to the family Anacardiaceae, the genus Toxicodendron is a group comprising 52 taxa. It is widespread across North America, and is also natively found in South America, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with wet tropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of trees and shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 52 taxa (29 base species, 23 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (35), Tropical Asia (18), North America (12)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (34), Wet Tropical (10), Subtropical (7)
- Dominant Forms: Trees (27), Shrubs (26)
52 taxa found