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Rhus potaninii, the Chinese varnish tree, Chinese sumac, Potanin's sumac, or Potanin's lacquer tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to central and southern China. A deciduous tree reaching 12 m (39 ft), it is typically found growing on hill and mountain slopes, in forests and thickets at elevations from 900 to 2,500 m above sea level. It is named for its collector, Grigory Potanin. Valued for its rounded crown and vibrant red fall foliage, it is available from commercial suppliers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Rhus
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Chinese varnish tree
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