Rhus potaninii explained

Rhus potaninii, the Chinese varnish tree, Chinese sumac (names it shares with other species), Potanin's sumac, or Potanin's lacquer tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae.[1] [2] [3] It is native to central and southern China.[4] A deciduous tree reaching, it is typically found growing on hill and mountain slopes, in forests and thickets at elevations from above sea level.[3] [5] It is named for its collector, Grigory Potanin.[2] Valued for its rounded crown and vibrant red fall foliage, it is available from commercial suppliers.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhus potaninii Chinese Sumac, Chinese Varnish Tree . . 2024 . bcarboretum.org . Boone County Arboretum . 19 November 2024 .
  2. Web site: Rhus potaninii Potanin's Lacquer Tree; Chinese Varnish Tree . . 2024 . Gardens Navigator . Denver Botanic Gardens . 19 November 2024 . Special Characteristics; Dye Plant .
  3. Web site: Rhus potaninii Potanin's sumac . . 2024 . Find a plant . The Royal Horticultural Society . 19 November 2024 .
  4. 70785-1 . Rhus potaninii Maxim. . 19 November 2024 .
  5. Web site: 青麸杨 qing fu yang . . 2024 . Flora of China . Missouri Botanical Garden & Harvard University Herbaria . 19 November 2024 .

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