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Chinese Tallowtree (Triadica)

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Chinese Tallowtree Genus Details

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This tree member of the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family is also referred to as the "Sapium" genus (synonym). Tallowtrees have traits similar to poplars with alternate, lustrous, light green leaves that are 1-3 inches long with red leaf stalks. The trees reach a height of 40 feet and the flowers are usually insect-pollinated with little pollen shed. The fruit that is produced is a capsule about 0.5 inch wide with seeds coated with a miik-white coating. The waxy coating is used for making candles and soap.

Chinese Tallowtree Allergy Info

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This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy. However, there was a Texas report of allergenicity due to close contact with these plants.

Chinese Tallowtree Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Chinese Tallowtree (Triadica) is a genus of the EUPHORBIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Chinese Tallowtree Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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