Pacific Poison Oak
NamePacific Poison Oak
Species NameToxicodendron diversilobum
Common NamePacific Poison Oak
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Notable FeaturesContains urushiol, an oil that causes an irritating allergic rash; distinctive trifoliate leaves; new leaves often reddish.
Description
This image displays a branch of Pacific Poison Oak, a common plant known for its irritating sap. The plant is shown in its natural environment, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen. New growth exhibits a reddish hue, while mature leaves are green and trifoliate.
