Location Ishikawa Museum of Natural History
Timber Trunk Specimen (Species: Japanese Sumac（Rhus javanica var. chinensis）, Sumac（Anacardiaceae） Family)
- Display status
- No permanent display
- Period
- Form/Type
- Specimen
- Location
- Wajima City
One of 56 timber trunks comprising 54 types species collected in Wajima City. The tree species is Japanese sumac（Rhus javanica var. chinensis）, a small tree that is common in fields and mountains. The bark is gray with prominent reddish-brown lenticels. As member of the sumac（Anacardiaceae）family, if you come into contact with the sap you may get a rash, however it is said that rashes from Japanese sumac（Rhus javanica var. chinensis） are rare. Leaves that are just beginning to turn red, bark and twigs after the leaves have fallen, and galls (also used as herbal medicine) are used for dying. This specimen was donated by the Ishikawa Giant Tree Association.
Downloading, taking screenshots, conversion, reprinting, etc. of the content on this website, including the text and images, without prior consent are prohibited.
A comprehensive natural history museum that opened in 2006. They collect and store specimen materials related to Ishikawa prefecture's nature (fauna, flora, rocks, fossils, etc.) and conduct research on them. The results are exhibited in permanent, temporary and special exhibitions, disseminating a variety of information to the citizens of the prefecture. They also hold physics experiment equipment that was used at Fourth High School, and some of it is on display. The museum focuses on educational activities and holds events such as specimen preparation classes and nature observation sessions and lectures, providing a variety of opportunities to become familiar with the nature of Ishikawa.
Ri-441 Choshimachi, Kanazawa, 920-1147 Google Maps
TEL 076-229-3450 E-mail info@n-muse-ishikawa.or.jp
