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Definition of Poison ash
1. Noun. Smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil.
Group relationships: Genus Toxicodendron, Toxicodendron
Generic synonyms: Poisonous Plant
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poison Ash
Literary usage of Poison ash
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Forester's Guide and Profitable Planter by Robert Monteath (1836)
"Poison-Ash.—The story of Professor Kalm of the poison-ash may be more curious
than instructive. This tree, says he, grows naturally in Virginia, ..."
2. The Field, the Garden, and the Woodland; Or, Interesting Facts Respecting by Anne Pratt (1847)
"... Ancient Hebrews—Among the Greeks and Romans—Fragrance of bruised Plants—Uses
of Fragrance—Carrion Flowers—Water Dropwort—poison ash—Existence of Poison ..."
3. Minnesota Plant Life by Conway MacMillan (1899)
"The leaves are composed of about seven leaflets arranged in pinnate fashion.
From the shape of its leaves this plant is also called the poison-ash, ..."
4. On Planting and Rural Ornament: A Practical Treatise by Marshall (William), Mr Marshall (1803)
"The poison ash. This is called the Poison Tree because it abounds with a milky
poisonous juice, and is distinguished by the title poison ash, ..."
5. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"If., vernix, the toxicodendron, poison tree, or poison ash grows naturally in
Virginia, ... A cataplasm made with the fresh juice of the poison ash, ..."
6. J. M. Nickell's Botanical Ready Reference (1880)
"Vinegar Plant. Analogous to Rhus Glabrum. 1942 lilies VERNIX. Poison Sumach.
Poison Wood. Poison Swamp Sumach. Swamp Sumach. poison ash. Poison Dogwood. ..."
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