Lithraea caustica (Lithraea caustica)
Description
Lithraea caustica (commonly known as the 'litre tree', and historically as 'llithi' or 'liti') is a species of flowering plants in the soapberry family Anacardiaceae. This plant is endemic to central Chile; an example occurrence is in the area of La Campana National Park and Cerro La Campana. The tree is a well known allergenic and can cause a rash of the skin, the effects and susceptibility of which can vary greatly from person to person.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Sapindales
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Family: Anacardiaceae
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Genus: Lithraea
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