chinese lacquer tree

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chinese lacquer tree

The artist collects sap from the chinese lacquer tree.

Definition

Noun: * A small tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, syn. Rhus verniciflua) native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. It yields a toxic, milky sap (urushiol) that is processed to create lacquer.

Usage
  • The Chinese lacquer tree has been cultivated for centuries for its valuable sap.
  • Lacquerware is made by applying multiple layers of sap from the Chinese lacquer tree.
  • The Chinese lacquer tree is related to poison ivy and its sap can cause severe allergic reactions.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and historical contexts, the Chinese lacquer tree is noted for its role in the development of East Asian decorative arts and its specific cultivation requirements.
  • The term is used to distinguish this specific lacquer-yielding species from other trees with similar common names, such as the Burmese lacquer tree ().
Variants and Related Words
  • Lacquer Tree: A more general common name.
  • Varnish Tree: Another common name, though this can also refer to other species.
  • Toxicodendron vernicifluum: The modern botanical genus and species name.
  • Rhus verniciflua: A former botanical name still commonly used.
  • Urushi: The Japanese name for both the tree and the refined lacquer derived from it.
Synonyms
  • Japanese lacquer tree
  • Varnish tree (in specific context)
Notes
  • The Chinese lacquer tree is not the source of modern synthetic lacquers or varnishes, which are typically petroleum-based.
  • Handling the raw sap requires great care due to its toxicity.
chinese lacquer tree

The artist collects sap from the chinese lacquer tree.

Noun
  1. small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained

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