Toxicodendron griffithii

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaf stalk is 6-9 cm long. The leaves are compound. They are about 25-50 cm long. They have leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. There are 7-11 leaflets that are opposite and 9-25 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. They have rusty hairs underneath. The flower panicles are 13-22 cm long. The fruit is small and fleshy. It is 8-10 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hill and mountain forests between 1,400-2,500 m above sea level in south China. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhalayo, Darmi-asing

Synonyms

Rhus griffithii Hook.f.;