Related words ウルシ ウルシ (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) is the lacquer tree, cultivated for its sap used in traditional lacquerware. ヤマウルシ is a different species, not used for lacquer, and is more of a wild plant.
ハゼノキ ハゼノキ (Toxicodendron succedaneum) is another sumac species used for wax production. ヤマウルシ is distinguished by its hairy leaves and different habitat.
Written forms ヤマウルシ Usage 100%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
やまうるし
Hiragana spelling is also used, especially in general writing.
山やま 漆うるし
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is almost always written in kana.
Etymology The name ヤマウルシ literally means 'mountain lacquer tree' (山 + 漆 ), referring to its natural habitat and its resemblance to the lacquer tree (ウルシ ). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
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