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rhus [rʊs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any shrub or small tree of the anacardiaceous genus Rhus, several species of which are cultivated as ornamentals for their foliage, which assumes brilliant colours in autumn See also sumach
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Noun1.rhus - deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern AustraliaRhus - deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron)
dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus - genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination
Anacardiaceae, family Anacardiaceae, sumac family - the cashew family; trees and shrubs and vines having resinous (sometimes poisonous) juice; includes cashew and mango and pistachio and poison ivy and sumac
shumac, sumach, sumac - a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus)


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ExtendPet is composed of Apis Mellifica which is a strong soother of inflammation, Belladonna a slight anesthetic, Byronia Alba to act as a joint lubricant, Caulophyllum to promote blood flow throughout the body, rhus toxicodendron to give your pet the energy to move, and ruta graveolens to protect your pet's connective tissues from damage.
Patheroncissus (Virginia Creeper) is stunning up the wall or fence and rhus typhina has beautiful shaped leaves which really make a statement when they change to orange.
The Poison Ivy is Rhus Radicans or Rhus Toxicodendron, and not of the same family as any of the above.
 
 
 
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