Poison sumac
Poison Sumac (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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Poison sumac, scientifically known as Toxicodendron vernix, is a woody shrub or small tree that belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. The term "sumac" is derived from the Aramaic word "summaq" which means "red".
Description
Poison sumac is known for its compound leaves with 7-13 leaflets and its clusters of small yellow flowers that develop into white or grayish berries. The plant is highly toxic and can cause severe allergic reactions upon contact.
Habitat
Poison sumac is native to North America and is commonly found in wet, swampy areas, particularly in the eastern and southern parts of the United States.
Toxicity
The plant contains urushiol, a clear liquid compound found within the sap of the plant that causes an itchy and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it. This is the same substance found in other plants of the Anacardiaceae family, such as poison ivy and poison oak.
Treatment
If contact with poison sumac occurs, it is important to wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible. Over-the-counter treatments and prescription medications can help to alleviate the symptoms. In severe cases, medical attention may be required.
Related Terms
- Anacardiaceae: The cashew or sumac family of flowering plants, including poison sumac, poison ivy, and poison oak.
- Urushiol: An oily organic allergen found in plants of the Anacardiaceae family, causing skin rash upon contact.
- Poison Ivy: A poisonous North American plant of the cashew family that has trifoliate leaves and causes a severe rash when touched.
- Poison Oak: A plant similar to poison ivy, with leaves of three, found in Western North America.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Poison sumac
- Wikipedia's article - Poison sumac
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
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