SUMAC
\sˈuːmak], \sˈuːmak], \s_ˈuː_m_a_k]\
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A plant genus of the family Anacardiaceae, order Sapindales, subclass Rosidae. It is a source of gallotannin (TANNIC ACID) and of somewhat edible fruit. Do not confuse with TOXICODENDRON which used to be part of this genus.
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By James Champlin Fernald
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