poison dogwood

noun

1. poison sumac.

poison dogwood

noun

1. See poison sumach
   other names for poison sumach

Word History and Origins

Origin of poison dogwood¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

It is popularly known in the United States as "poison sumach," "poison dogwood" and "poison elder."

From Project Gutenberg

The names Dogwood and Poison Dogwood are often applied to the sumach.

From Project Gutenberg