itchwood tree
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itchwood — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun also itchwood tree : a tree (Semecarpus vitiensis) of the Pacific islands with an irritant milky juice … Useful english dictionary
semecarpus — ˌseməˈkärpəs, ˌsēm noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, probably from Greek sēmeion mark (from sēma sign) + New Latin carpus : a genus of Indo Malayan trees (family Anacardiaceae) that have coriaceous leaves and small panicled flowers… … Useful english dictionary