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Lithraea caustica
Lithraea caustica is a species of flowering plants in the soapberry family Anacardiaceae.
This plant is endemic to central Chile.
The tree is a well known allergenic and can cause a rash of the skin, the effects and suceptibility of which can vary greatly from person to person.
Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Apr 12, 2013
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According to http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithraea_ca..., It's because of the urushiol of the resin.
Do you know what causes the allergic reaction? (pollen, oil, latex, etc.)