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West Indian sumac
Scientific Name: Brunellia comocladiifolia
Family: Brunelliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
West Indian Sumac (Brunellia comocladiifolia)
The West Indian Sumac, scientifically known as Brunellia comocladiifolia, is a tree found in tropical regions. Several subspecies and related species exist, sometimes leading to confusion in common names.
Considerations for Pets
- Mango trees belong to the sumac family, and poison oak and poison ivy are relatives of Sumac, though not explicitly the West Indian Sumac.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions poison sumac, which is related to poison ivy and poison oak, although not explicitly tied to West Indian Sumac.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brunellia comocladiifolia Humb. & Bonpl.
- Common Name: West Indian Sumac
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species; subspecies (e.g., Brunellia comocladiifolia ssp. domingensis)
- Synonym: Brunellia comocladiifolia Humb. & Bonpl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in Tropical America and the Caribbean at low and middle altitudes.
- Specific locations mentioned include: India, Mexico, United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and the West Indies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- West Indian Sumac is a perennial tree.
- Specific Gravity: 0.3
- Grown Habit: Tree
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions Sumac being used as a spice in various cuisines, including Indian and Middle Eastern.