Chinese lacquertree

Toxicodendron vernicifluum (Stokes) F.A.Barkley is a tree species in the Anacardiaceae family. It is native to China, the Indian subcontinent, and surrounding areas. Common names include Chinese lacquertree, poison sumac, Japanese lacquer tree, and varnish tree. The species is cultivated in China, Japan, and Korea. The toxic sap is processed into a durable lacquer used for traditional lacquerware in these regions. It was first described in 1940 and is found in various parts of Asia, including the Himalayas, Manchuria, and Japan.